Dubuque, Iowa Weather
Dubuque, Iowa — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Dubuque, Dubuque County.
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About Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque rises from the western bank of the Mississippi River, a city built upon the dramatic bluffs that define this stretch of the river valley. It lies 30.3 miles south of Grant, WI (from Grant, WI: bearing 179°T), and is situated 4.5 miles east-south-east of Asbury. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: the broad, shimmering expanse of the water, often dotted with barges and pleasure craft, meeting the abrupt, verdant inclines of the Driftless Area’s ancient hills. Streets climb and descend with an almost defiant steepness, offering panoramic vistas that catch the afternoon sun in a haze of golden light. Ancient oaks and maples, their branches gnarled like arthritic fingers, cling to the slopes, their leaves whispering secrets of seasons past. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, a blend of river mist and the rich loam of the surrounding countryside, a tangible reminder of the land’s enduring wildness. This is a place where history is not merely remembered but is palpably present, etched into the very bones of the city. Dubuque’s origins are deeply rooted in the fur trade and lead mining, industries that drew early settlers to these fertile, mineral-rich lands. The legacy of those rough-and-tumble days can still be felt in the sturdy brick buildings of the historic downtown, their facades bearing witness to a resilient spirit. Today, the economy is a more varied affair, with a strong presence in manufacturing and healthcare, yet the river remains a vital artery, influencing the city’s pulse and offering a constant, murmuring soundtrack to daily life. The iconic Fenelon Place Elevator, a steep incline railway offering unparalleled views, serves as a charming, almost whimsical, testament to the ingenuity born of navigating this formidable terrain.
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| Location | Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 42.500558°N, 90.664572°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 52001, 52002, 52003, 52004, 52099 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Dubuque, Iowa Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Dubuque, 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 Dubuque includes coordinates 42.500558°N, 90.664572°W, situated in Dubuque County. ZIP code 52001, 52002, 52003, 52004, 52099. 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.
