Clive, Iowa Weather
Clive, Iowa — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Clive, Polk County.
Full aviation weather for Clive is published on the Des Moines International Airport (KDSM) page, 10 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Clive have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Clive: Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV) 16 km · Perry Municipal Airport (KPRO) 44 km · Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW) 44 km · Boone Municipal Airport (KBNW) 51 km · Newton Municipal Airport (KTNU) 59 km
Conditions reported at KDSM describe the airfield itself. Weather 10 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Clive specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Clive, Iowa
Clive spreads out across the rolling Iowa landscape, a place where the sky seems to hold an extra measure of blue. It lies 1.7 miles south-south-west of Urbandale, IA (from Urbandale, IA: bearing 201°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west of Des Moines. The terrain here, gently sloping and fertile, is etched with the subtle contours of agricultural lands that have been worked for generations. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their greens and golds shifting with the seasons, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple that offer dappled shade. Even within the developed areas, the presence of the land is palpable; manicured lawns give way to the wide-open prairie feel, and the air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the sweet, earthy scent of turned soil and growing things. The very light seems to soften as day yields to evening, casting long, warm shadows that paint the roads and rooftops with a quiet glow. The story of Clive is one of adaptation and growth, a community that has evolved from its agricultural roots into a vibrant suburban center. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the rich soil, the area's economy has historically been tied to the bounty of the land. While farming continues to be a significant presence, Clive has also become a hub for commerce and innovation, with businesses and retail centers contributing to its dynamic character. A notable feature of Clive is its commitment to green spaces and recreational opportunities, with numerous parks and trails that encourage an active lifestyle and foster a strong sense of connection to the natural world. The rhythm of life in Clive is one of purposeful activity, a blend of the enduring legacy of the heartland and the forward momentum of modern living.
Live animated radar for Clive and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Clive, Polk County, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41.603045°N, 93.72411°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 50325 |
| Area Code | 515 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Clive, Iowa Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Clive, Iowa, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Clive includes coordinates 41.603045°N, 93.724110°W, situated in Polk County. ZIP code 50325. 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. 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.
