DAVENPORT, Iowa – A picture-perfect late August weekend is setting up across the Quad Cities, but residents should be ready for some crisp overnight air. Afternoon highs Saturday will climb into the low 80s under mostly sunny skies, before temperatures fall sharply into the upper 40s by early Sunday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, Sunday will be even cooler with highs in the mid-70s and overnight lows dropping into the mid to upper 40s. Clear skies and a steady northwest breeze will keep conditions dry and comfortable.
The cooler stretch will be most noticeable at night. Cities including Davenport, Moline, Rock Island, and Bettendorf can expect overnight readings in the upper 40s, which is below normal for late August. Rural areas may dip even cooler.
The pleasant weather will benefit outdoor activities and travel, but residents are urged to plan for chilly evenings. Light jackets will be needed for evening events, and gardeners may want to monitor sensitive plants as temperatures dip toward the lower 40s.
Conditions will stay calm and clear into early next week, with no rain expected before midweek.
Five Day Forecast for Davenport, Iowa
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, breezy, high 83, low 49
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 76, low 46
- Monday: Sunny, high 78, low 50
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 80, low 53
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy, high 81, low 55
