Camanche, Iowa — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Camanche, Clinton County.
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Camanche lies embraced by the broad, fertile plains of eastern Iowa, a landscape where the earth itself seems to breathe with the seasons. It lies 22.6 miles north-east of Bettendorf, IA (from Bettendorf, IA: bearing 36°T), and is situated 5.2 miles south-west of Clinton. Rolling farmland, a patchwork of emerald and gold depending on the time of year, stretches towards the horizon, broken only by the occasional cluster of stately oak trees standing sentinel against the vast, open sky. The Mississippi River, a powerful artery of commerce and natural beauty, forms a defining boundary, its wide, flowing presence lending a constant, murmurous soundtrack to the lives lived here. In the soft light of late afternoon, the river’s surface often catches the sun in a thousand shimmering fragments, a fleeting, almost celestial display against the deep greens of the riparian woodlands. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and ripening crops, a fragrance that speaks of sustenance and continuity. The founding of Camanche was intrinsically tied to the mighty Mississippi, a gateway for pioneers and a vital conduit for trade. Its early economy was shaped by the river’s bounty, with steamboat landings and agricultural enterprises forming the bedrock of its growth. Later, industry found a foothold, drawn by the accessibility and resources that the region offered, contributing to the town's enduring character. Today, Camanche retains a connection to its agricultural roots, with the rich soil still yielding abundant harvests, while also embracing its role as a working community. The legacy of those who first settled along the river’s edge is palpable, a quiet testament to resilience and a deep understanding of the land and its rhythms, a feeling that permeates the very air Camanche breathes.
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| Location | Camanche, Clinton County, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41.788086°N, 90.25624°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 52730 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Camanche, 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 Camanche includes coordinates 41.788086°N, 90.256240°W, situated in Clinton County. ZIP code 52730. 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.