Davenport, Iowa – Drivers in the Quad Cities can expect clear, dry roads along Interstate 80 as fall weather holds firm through Friday. The first week of autumn will bring plenty of sun, warmer afternoons, and no immediate threat of rain. That means safe travel conditions for commuters and football fans heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, high pressure will keep skies mostly clear through Saturday. Afternoon highs will climb from the upper 70s Wednesday into the low and mid-80s Friday and Saturday. Winds will remain light, generally under 10 mph, limiting any travel disruptions.
The region’s mild stretch should help farmers working fields across Scott, Rock Island, and Cedar counties. Outdoor events from Davenport’s downtown to Bettendorf and Moline should see ideal conditions for late September. Still, with cooler nights dipping into the 50s, residents may want to pack a jacket for evening outings.
By Sunday and Monday, highs will approach the upper 80s, a reminder that summer’s heat hasn’t fully let go. Early signs of cooler air aren’t expected until October, meaning the Quad Cities should hold onto this dry pattern a bit longer.
Meteorologists warn that dry, warm days paired with cool evenings can sometimes stress crops and lawns. Residents may want to keep watering schedules active until more consistent fall rains arrive.
Warm, calm weather dominates the outlook, but conditions could shift quickly next week if storm systems push across the Midwest.
Five Day Forecast for Davenport, Iowa
- Wednesday: High near 76, partly sunny. Low around 55.
- Thursday: High near 77, sunny. Low around 54.
- Friday: High near 83, sunny. Low around 58.
- Saturday: High near 84, sunny. Low around 58.
- Sunday: High near 86, sunny. Low around 59.
