Cantril, Iowa Weather
Cantril, Iowa — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Cantril, Van Buren County.
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About Cantril, Iowa
Cantril, Iowa, unfolds across the gentle swell of farmland, where the horizon itself seems to breathe a deep, contented sigh under a vast, ever-changing sky. It lies 31.5 miles south-east of Ottumwa, IA (from Ottumwa, IA: bearing 145°T), and is situated 8.2 miles south-west of Keosauqua. The land here is a study in patient cultivation, a patchwork of emerald fields and golden stalks that rise and fall with a quiet grace, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of mature oak trees lining the infrequent roads. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a scent of sun-baked earth and ripening grain, a subtle perfume that clings to the senses, hinting at the deep, organic pulse of this place. Even the weathered barns, their paint long surrendered to the elements, seem to possess a quiet dignity, standing sentinel over the fertile acreage that defines the character of Cantril. This corner of Van Buren County has long been shaped by the enduring spirit of agriculture, its economy rooted deeply in the soil that has sustained generations. While the railroad once brought a more bustling trade, the present rhythm of Cantril is one of steady, unhurried progress, where local businesses cater to the needs of those who call this landscape home. The legacy of the early settlers, who carved their lives from this very earth, is still palpable in the enduring community bonds, a quiet testament to resilience and shared heritage. The occasional glimmer of sunlight on the slow-moving waters of a nearby creek, reflecting the deep blues and soft grays of a passing cloud, offers a moment of natural artistry, a reminder of the simple, profound beauty that underpins life in Cantril.
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| Location | Cantril, Van Buren County, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 40.644196°N, 92.069899°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 52542 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Cantril, Iowa Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cantril, 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 Cantril includes coordinates 40.644196°N, 92.069899°W, situated in Van Buren County. ZIP code 52542. 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.
