Big Rock, Iowa Weather
Big Rock, Iowa — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Big Rock, Scott County.
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About Big Rock, Iowa
Big Rock rises from the fertile plains of Scott County, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet resilience. It lies 21.3 miles north-west of Davenport, IA (from Davenport, IA: bearing 323°T), and is situated 4.3 miles south of Wheatland. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons and the steady hand of agriculture, give way to broader, flatter expanses that stretch towards the horizon. Here, the sky feels vast, an ever-present canvas for the passage of clouds and the slow bloom of twilight, painting the landscape in hues of lavender and gold. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant cornfields, a testament to the deep agricultural roots that anchor this community. The very character of Big Rock is etched into the gentle curve of the land, the way the drainage ditches trace silver threads across emerald fields, and the enduring presence of oak and maple trees that stand sentinel along farmsteads. The history of Big Rock is inextricably linked to the rich soil that surrounds it, a heritage built upon generations of farming and a deep connection to the land. This region, once part of a vast prairie, has been shaped by the plow and the seasons, its economy still largely driven by the bounty of its fields, producing corn and soybeans that feed not only the local community but also reach far beyond. The subtle hum of tractors during planting and harvest seasons is the characteristic soundtrack of Big Rock, a gentle rhythm that underscores the enduring spirit of its people. While there are no grand monuments, the weathered barns, the sturdy farmhouses, and the quiet dignity of the local cemetery speak volumes of the lives lived and the history made here, a continuous narrative of sustenance and perseverance.
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| Location | Big Rock, Scott County, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41.770304°N, 90.826257°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 52745, 52777 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Big Rock, Iowa Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Big Rock, Iowa, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Big Rock includes coordinates 41.770304°N, 90.826257°W, situated in Scott County. ZIP code 52745, 52777. Telephone area code: 712. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
