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consensus of the three models

7-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Council Bluffs, IA is at its warmest in Jun (average highs near 85°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 17°F), with roughly 28 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Council Bluffs right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

Council Bluffs climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
31°
17°
Feb
47°
25°
Mar
51°
30°
Apr
65°
43°
May
76°
55°
Jun
85°
65°
Jul
85°
67°
Aug
84°
67°
Sep
82°
61°
Oct
69°
49°
Nov
52°
35°
Dec
41°
27°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
Behind Apple Weather, Windy
88
/100rank #1
85±1.5°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF — European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
Behind Windy & many free apps
74
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F92±2.6 mph5374% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 40 cities. Lower error means a higher score. The apps you know (AccuWeather, Apple Weather, The Weather Channel) are built on these models.

Common questions

What's the weather in Council Bluffs today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Council Bluffs today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Council Bluffs today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Council Bluffs and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Council Bluffs?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Council Bluffs forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Council Bluffs?
Jun is typically the warmest month in Council Bluffs, with average highs around 85°F.
How cold does Council Bluffs get?
The coldest month in Council Bluffs is Jan, when overnight lows average about 17°F.
How much rain does Council Bluffs get?
Council Bluffs sees roughly 28 in of precipitation a year, with Jul usually the wettest month.

The forecasts Americans check

The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.

NWSNational Weather Service
Open model · shown above ✓AWAccuWeather
Closed model · open ↗↗TWCThe Weather Channel
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