DAVENPORT, Iowa — The Mississippi River sits quiet beneath a gray October sky, its surface still and glassy in the early dawn. The air feels steady and mild — a calm setup before another change sweeps across the Quad Cities. By midweek, the region will trade clear skies for clouds and a round of soaking rain, the kind that reminds residents how close November truly is.
Today brings partly sunny and dry weather, with highs around 65°F and an easy east breeze up to 10 mph. It’s a fine Sunday to finish outdoor work or get those Halloween decorations in place before rain returns. Tonight cools to the low 40s, staying calm and dry.
Monday continues bright and mild, reaching near 62°F with gentle east winds. Clouds will start to build by late day, signaling a wet Tuesday ahead. Showers likely begin early Tuesday and grow steadier through the afternoon, with rainfall totals between a quarter and half an inch possible. Expect slick roads and slower travel during the evening commute along I-80 and U.S. 61.
Rain tapers off Wednesday, leaving clouds and cooler air behind. Highs slip into the mid-50s with patchy drizzle possible early. By Thursday, sunshine returns, setting up a cool but pleasant Halloween stretch — great for trick-or-treating with light jackets and dry streets.
After that, models hint at a chilly November turn, with the first frost potential arriving by next weekend.
Five-Day Outlook for Davenport, IA / Moline, IL:
Sun: 65/42 – Partly sunny; light east wind.
Mon: 62/46 – Sunny early; clouds increase late.
Tue: 56/44 – Rain likely; breezy.
Wed: 55/40 – Cloudy; chance of showers.
Thu: 55/38 – Mostly sunny; cooler.
