Garnavillo, Iowa Weather
Garnavillo, Iowa — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Garnavillo, Clayton County.
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About Garnavillo, Iowa
Garnavillo rests in the rolling heart of Clayton County, Iowa, where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet generosity. It lies 28.7 miles west of Grant, WI (from Grant, WI: bearing 260°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-west of Guttenberg. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, a testament to the patient work of glaciers and water, with broad, fertile valleys giving way to gently rising hills. Oak and hickory trees, their branches reaching like ancient supplicants towards the sky, punctuate the landscape, their leaves a vibrant green in the summer sun and a riot of color come autumn. The air carries the clean scent of turned earth and distant hayfields, a constant reminder of the agricultural pulse that beats beneath the surface of this serene corner of the Midwest. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a mellow, golden quality, softening the edges of the world and lending a painterly touch to the broad, open skies. The story of Garnavillo is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the land they cultivate. Founded by Norwegian immigrants who were drawn to the rich, dark soil, Garnavillo retains a deep connection to its agrarian roots, with family farms still forming the backbone of its local economy. This is a place where the harvest is more than just a season; it's a communal event, a shared endeavor that echoes through generations. While not a hub of industry, the steady hum of tractors and the quiet industry of local businesses provide a comforting rhythm to daily life. The nearby Volga River, though not a roaring torrent, whispers its presence, a cool ribbon of water that mirrors the vast sky, a gentle reminder of the life-giving forces that shaped this pocket of Iowa.
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| Location | Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 42.868598°N, 91.235964°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 52049 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Garnavillo, Iowa Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Garnavillo, 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 Garnavillo includes coordinates 42.868598°N, 91.235964°W, situated in Clayton County. ZIP code 52049. 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.
