Fayette, Iowa Weather
Fayette, Iowa — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Fayette, Fayette County.
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About Fayette, Iowa
Fayette sits in a broad, rolling landscape, where the land dips and rises like a gentle, sleeping giant. It lies 36.6 miles north-east of Waterloo, IA (from Waterloo, IA: bearing 49°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south of West Union. The fields here, a patchwork of greens and golds depending on the season, stretch towards horizons softened by the wide Iowa sky. Elm trees, some ancient and gnarled, line the few paved roads, their branches reaching out as if to greet travelers. The air often carries the clean scent of turned earth and distant mown hay, a fragrance that speaks of the agricultural heart of this place. Evenings here can be particularly beautiful, as the sun sinks low, casting long shadows and painting the clouds in hues of apricot and rose, a quiet spectacle that draws the eye. The history of Fayette is deeply entwined with the rich soil that surrounds it, a legacy built by settlers drawn to the fertility of the land. The local economy has long been anchored by agriculture, with corn and soybeans dominating the vast fields that define the surrounding terrain. Generations have worked this ground, their efforts contributing to the steady, unhurried rhythm of life in Fayette. A notable landmark is the iconic Fayette Opera House, a historic building that has served as a cultural hub for the community, echoing with the laughter and stories of countless past gatherings. The presence of Upper Iowa University also lends a distinct character to Fayette, bringing a youthful energy and intellectual hum to this otherwise tranquil corner of the county.
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| Location | Fayette, Fayette County, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 42.841926°N, 91.802107°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 52142 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fayette, Iowa Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fayette, 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 Fayette includes coordinates 42.841926°N, 91.802107°W, situated in Fayette County. ZIP code 52142. 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.
