Keokuk, Iowa Weather
Keokuk, Iowa — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Keokuk, Lee County.
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About Keokuk, Iowa
Keokuk sits at a confluence, where the broad Missouri River surrenders its waters to the mightier Mississippi. It lies 31.9 miles north of Quincy, IL (from Quincy, IL: bearing 2°T), and is situated 2.4 miles west of Hamilton. The land here rolls with a gentle insistence, the rich, dark soil of Iowa giving way to bluffs that rise with a quiet dignity, their faces etched by centuries of wind and water. From these heights, the river sprawls, a shimmering, silver ribbon under a sky that can shift from the sharp, clear blue of a summer afternoon to the bruised, dramatic hues of an approaching storm. The air, especially in the lingering moments of dusk, carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and unseen foliage, a subtle perfume that speaks of the land’s enduring fertility. The history of Keokuk is inextricably bound to the very waters that define its character. Once a vital port, its steamboat era left an indelible mark, a legacy palpable in the sturdy, old brick buildings that still line its downtown streets, whispering tales of bustling trade and adventurous journeys. The mighty Des Moines Rapids, a formidable obstacle to river navigation, spurred ingenuity, leading to the construction of canals and locks that transformed Keokuk into a crucial gateway for commerce. This industrious spirit continues, with the area’s economy still drawing strength from its strategic location, its agricultural heartland, and the enduring power of the river, which now generates electricity through a massive hydroelectric dam, a modern marvel that hums with the controlled force of the Mississippi.
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| Location | Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 40.397266°N, 91.384874°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 52632 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Keokuk, Iowa Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Keokuk, 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 Keokuk includes coordinates 40.397266°N, 91.384874°W, situated in Lee County. ZIP code 52632. 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.
