Will it rain in Portage, IN in the next 24 hours?

The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.

What is the 10-day forecast for Portage, IN?

The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 4) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 66°F to 68°F and up to a 46% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Portage, IN today?

Sunrise is about 7:13 AM CDT and sunset is about 5:51 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).

What is the normal October weather in Portage, IN?

At Indiana Dunes Nl, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 62°F and the normal low is 45°F.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

Portage, IN Weather

Current conditions, hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (CDT).

Portage, IN current weather

54°F

Mostly Clear

Forecast for this hour. No recent report from a nearby station.

H -- / L 48°

No rain expected in the next 12 hours

No recent station report. NWS hourly forecast updated 10/26/2026, 3:40 PM CDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 3:40 PM

Now54°
10 PM53°
11 PM53°
Tue12 AM51°
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3 AM49°
4 AM49°
5 AM48°
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10 AM58°
11 AM62°
12 PM65°
1 PM68°
2 PM69°
3 PM70°
4 PM70°
5 PM68°
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Wed12 AM56°
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10 AM62°
11 AM66°
12 PM68°
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2 PM72°
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4 PM71°
5 PM69°
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10-day forecast

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Today10/26Low 48°High
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Partly Cloudy
Tue10/27Low 51°High 70°
Tuesday: Partly sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Partly Sunny
Wed10/28Low 55°High 72°
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Mostly Sunny
Thu10/2921% chance of precipitationLow 54°High 76°
Thursday: A slight chance of rain showers after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri10/3020% chance of precipitationLow 55°High 71°
Friday: A slight chance of rain showers after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat10/3132% chance of precipitationLow 55°High 71°
Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun11/140% chance of precipitationLow 54°High 70°
Sunday: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Chance Rain Showers
Mon11/242% chance of precipitationLow High 68°
Monday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Chance Rain Showers
Model blend
Tue11/3Model blend46% chance of precipitationLow 47°High 68°
Tuesday: Chance of rain. High near 68°. Low that night near 47°. About 0.49 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Wed11/4Model blend41% chance of precipitationLow 44°High 66°
Wednesday: Chance of rain. High near 66°. Low that night near 44°. About 0.04 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 41.588, -87.173 from the NWS LOT office, updated 10/26/2026, 3:40 PM CDT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 9 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KGYY (Gary Intl, 12 mi), model run 10/26/2026, 3:00 PM CDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

Now54°Mostly Clear2%5 mph
10 PM53°Partly Cloudy1%5 mph
11 PM53°Partly Cloudy2%5 mph
12 AM51°Partly Cloudy2%5 mph
1 AM50°Mostly Clear2%5 mph
2 AM50°Partly Cloudy2%5 mph

Hourly details

Next 7 days: temperature chart, feels like, rain and snow amounts, sky cover, wind and gustsShow

Line: temperature °F. Bars: chance of precipitation.

MonNow54° 2% Sky 25%5
10 PM53° 1% Sky 27%5
11 PM53° 2% Sky 32%5
Tue 10/2712 AM51° 2% Sky 28%5
1 AM50° 2% Sky 22%5
2 AM50° 2% Sky 33%5
3 AM49° 2% Sky 36%5
4 AM49° 2% Sky 53%5
5 AM48° 2% Sky 51%5g10
6 AM48° 2% Sky 47%5g10
7 AM48°Feels 45°4% Sky 41%5g12
8 AM50°Feels 47°4% Sky 45%5g13
9 AM55° 4% Sky 43%5g13
10 AM58° 3% Sky 50%10
11 AM62° 3% Sky 58%10
12 PM65° 3% Sky 65%10
1 PM68° 3% Sky 66%5g13
2 PM69° 3% Sky 44%5g12
3 PM70° 3% Sky 67%5g12
4 PM70° 3% Sky 76%5g10
5 PM68° 3% Sky 84%5
6 PM65° 3% Sky 86%5
7 PM62° 0% Sky 88%5
8 PM60° 0% Sky 83%5
9 PM59° 0% Sky 73%5
10 PM58° 0% Sky 69%5
11 PM57° 0% Sky 77%5
Wed 10/2812 AM56° 0% Sky 74%5
1 AM55° 0% Sky 82%5
2 AM54° 0% Sky 83%5
3 AM54° 0% Sky 79%5
4 AM53° 0% Sky 68%5
5 AM52° 0% Sky 68%5
6 AM52° 0% Sky 68%5
7 AM51° 0% Sky 71%5
8 AM53° 0% Sky 50%5
9 AM57° 0% Sky 49%5
10 AM62° 0% Sky 48%5
11 AM66° 0% Sky 45%5g10
12 PM68° 0% Sky 41%5g12
1 PM70° 0% Sky 38%10
2 PM72° 0% Sky 36%10
3 PM72° 0% Sky 33%10
4 PM71° 0% Sky 31%5g13
5 PM69° 0% Sky 30%5g12
6 PM66° 0% Sky 30%5
7 PM62° 0% Sky 29%5
8 PM60° 0% Sky 26%5g10
9 PM59° 0% Sky 22%5g12
10 PM58° 0% Sky 19%5g13
11 PM58° 0% Sky 19%5g13
Thu 10/2912 AM57° 0% Sky 20%5g14
1 AM57° 1% Sky 20%5g14
2 AM57° 1% Sky 23%5g14
3 AM57° 1% Sky 25%5g14
4 AM56° 1% Sky 28%10
5 AM56° 1% Sky 32%10
6 AM55° 1% Sky 36%10g15
7 AM56° 21% Sky 40%10g15
8 AM58° 21% Sky 40%10g15
9 AM62° 21% Sky 39%10g16
10 AM66° 21% Sky 39%10g16
11 AM69° 21% Sky 40%10g17
12 PM72° 21% Sky 42%10g18
1 PM74° 20% Sky 43%10g18
2 PM76° 20% Sky 48%10g18
3 PM76° 20% Sky 53%10g17
4 PM75° 20% Sky 58%10g16
5 PM72° 20% Sky 62%10
6 PM69° 20% Sky 65%5g10
7 PM67° 9% Sky 69%5
8 PM65° 9% Sky 69%0g7
9 PM63° 9% Sky 69%0g7
10 PM61° 9% Sky 69%0g6
11 PM60° 9% Sky 69%0g6
Fri 10/3012 AM59° 9% Sky 69%0g6
1 AM58° 13% Sky 48%0g6
2 AM57° 13% Sky 48%0g6
3 AM56° 13% Sky 48%0g7
4 AM56° 13% Sky 48%0g7
5 AM55° 13% Sky 48%0g7
6 AM54° 13% Sky 48%0g6
7 AM54° 19% Sky 42%0g6
8 AM56° 19% Sky 42%5
9 AM59° 19% Sky 42%5
10 AM62° 19% Sky 42%5
11 AM65° 19% Sky 42%5
12 PM67° 19% Sky 42%5
1 PM69° 20% Sky 58%5
2 PM70° 20% Sky 58%5
3 PM71° 20% Sky 58%5
4 PM70° 20% Sky 58%5
5 PM69° 20% Sky 58%5
6 PM67° 20% Sky 58%5
7 PM64° 15% Sky 68%5
8 PM62° 15% Sky 68%5
9 PM60° 15% Sky 68%5
10 PM59° 15% Sky 68%5g10
11 PM58° 15% Sky 68%5g10
Sat 10/3112 AM58° 15% Sky 68%5g10
1 AM57° 17% Sky 83%5g10
2 AM57° 17% Sky 83%5g10
3 AM57° 17% Sky 83%5g10
4 AM56° 17% Sky 83%5
5 AM56° 17% Sky 83%5
6 AM55° 17% Sky 83%5
7 AM55° 17% Sky 81%5
8 AM57° 17% Sky 81%5
9 AM60° 17% Sky 81%5g10
10 AM63° 17% Sky 81%5g10
11 AM65° 17% Sky 81%5g10
12 PM67° 17% Sky 81%5g10
1 PM68° 11% Sky 76%5g10
2 PM70° 11% Sky 76%5
3 PM70° 11% Sky 76%5
4 PM70° 11% Sky 76%5
5 PM69° 11% Sky 76%5
6 PM67° 11% Sky 76%5
7 PM65° 16% Sky 85%5
8 PM63° 16% Sky 85%5
9 PM61° 16% Sky 85%5
10 PM59° 16% Sky 85%5
11 PM58° 16% Sky 85%5
Sun 11/112 AM58° 16% Sky 85%5
1 AM57° 32% Sky 81%5
1 AM57° 32% Sky 81%5
2 AM57° 32% Sky 81%5
3 AM56° 32% Sky 81%5
4 AM56° 32% Sky 81%5
5 AM55° 32% Sky 81%5
6 AM55° 40% Sky 66%5
7 AM57° 40% Sky 66%5
8 AM60° 40% Sky 66%5
9 AM63° 40% Sky 66%5
10 AM65° 40% Sky 66%5
11 AM67° 40% Sky 66%5
12 PM68° 24% Sky 64%5
1 PM69° 24% Sky 64%5
2 PM70° 24% Sky 64%5
3 PM70° 24% Sky 64%5
4 PM68° 24% Sky 64%5
5 PM66° 24% Sky 64%5
6 PM64° 20% Sky 70%5
7 PM62° 20% Sky 70%0g7
8 PM60° 20% Sky 70%0g7
9 PM58° 20% Sky 70%0g7
10 PM58° 20% Sky 70%0g7
11 PM57° 20% Sky 70%0g7
Mon 11/212 AM57° 21% Sky 74%0g7
1 AM57° 21% Sky 74%0g7
2 AM56° 21% Sky 74%0g7
3 AM56° 21% Sky 74%5
4 AM56° 21% Sky 74%5
5 AM55° 21% Sky 74%5
6 AM55° 32% Sky 78%5

Temperature °F · chance of precipitation · amount in inches (T = trace) · sky cover · wind and gusts (g) in mph

NWS hourly forecast updated 10/26/2026, 3:40 PM CDT

Radar and satellite

National radar

NEXRAD (last 50 min) and GOES

Latest

Nearby hazards

Indiana hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

Drought

By county

Porter County, week of 10/20/2026

No drought or abnormal dryness in this county.

Beaches nearby

EPA BEACON beaches

Frequently asked questions

Will it rain in Portage, IN in the next 24 hours?: The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for Portage, IN?: The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 4) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 66°F to 68°F and up to a 46% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Portage, IN today?: Sunrise is about 7:13 AM CDT and sunset is about 5:51 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Portage, IN?: At Indiana Dunes Nl, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 62°F and the normal low is 45°F.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise: 7:13 AM
Sunset: 5:51 PM
Daylight: 10 hr 38 min
Moon: Full Moon 99% lit

First light (civil dawn): 6:45 AM
Last light (civil dusk): 6:19 PM
Moonrise: 5:44 PM
Moonset: 7:51 AM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 62°, low 45°, precipitation 3.75 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Indiana Dunes Nl, 5 mi away.

Other places nearby

Data sources

National Weather Service APINOAA
National Blend of Models (NBM) text guidanceNOAA National Weather Service
Convective Outlooks and Storm ReportsNOAA Storm Prediction Center
Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Quantitative Precipitation ForecastsNOAA Weather Prediction Center
National Water Prediction ServiceNOAA National Weather Service
WFIGS Current Wildland Fire IncidentsNational Interagency Fire Center
UV Index Forecast (Envirofacts)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and NOAA
AirNowU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
NWS HeatRisk (experimental)NOAA National Weather Service
U.S. Drought MonitorNational Drought Mitigation Center, USDA and NOAA
BEACON 2.0 Beach Advisory and Closing On-line NotificationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Tides & Currents (CO-OPS API)NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
NDBC Latest ObservationsNOAA National Data Buoy Center
NEXRAD radar tilesIowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University
GOES-East and GOES-West GeoColor imageryNOAA NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research

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