Chariton, Iowa Weather
Chariton, Iowa — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Chariton, Lucas County.
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About Chariton, Iowa
Chariton unfolds across rolling plains, a landscape where the sky feels impossibly vast, often painted in hues of soft lavender and fiery orange as the sun dips below the horizon. It lies 43.5 miles south-south-east of Des Moines, IA (from Des Moines, IA: bearing 159°T), and is situated 6.1 miles west-north-west of Russell. The land here is a gentle swell, not the dramatic rise and fall of mountains, but a subtle undulation that gives the impression of being cradled by the earth itself. Mature oak trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, punctuate the fields, offering shade and a sense of enduring permanence. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, especially after a rain, a testament to the fertile soil that defines this corner of Iowa. The houses of Chariton, many with wide, welcoming porches, stand in quiet dignity, their paint softened by years of sun and wind, reflecting a community that has weathered seasons and generations with a steady, unpretentious grace. This is a place where history is not a grand monument, but a quiet hum beneath the surface, woven into the very fabric of daily life. Chariton’s roots are firmly planted in agriculture, the fertile land yielding its bounty through generations of farming families who have cultivated this earth. The railroad once played a pivotal role, a vital artery connecting this heartland community to the wider world, and echoes of that era can still be felt in the sturdy brick buildings that line Main Street. The local economy, while embracing the modern, still draws strength from its agricultural heritage, with processing plants and agricultural suppliers forming a significant part of its industrial character. There are no dramatic coastlines or towering peaks here, but rather a profound beauty in the expansive vistas and the quiet resilience of a town that understands the value of hard work and community spirit.
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| Location | Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41.013889°N, 93.306598°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 50049 |
| Area Code | 515 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Chariton, Iowa Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Chariton, 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 Chariton includes coordinates 41.013889°N, 93.306598°W, situated in Lucas County. ZIP code 50049. Telephone area code: 515. 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.
