La Motte, Iowa Weather
La Motte, Iowa — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for La Motte, Jackson County.
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About La Motte, Iowa
La Motte rests gently on the rolling hills where the Maquoketa River, a silver ribbon of water, meanders through the landscape. It lies 14.3 miles south of Dubuque, IA (from Dubuque, IA: bearing 171°T), and is situated 15.8 miles north of Maquoketa. The land here is a patchwork of fertile fields, their greens and golds stretching towards a sky that often holds the soft, diffused light of the Midwest. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, punctuate the fields and line the quiet roads, offering shade and a sense of enduring stillness. The air itself carries the scent of rich soil and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a constant reminder of the land's bounty. Evenings here can be particularly breathtaking, as the setting sun paints the western horizon in hues of rose and amber, casting long shadows that soften the contours of the terrain. The history of La Motte is deeply entwined with the agricultural spirit of this region, its economy historically rooted in the cultivation of the land. Generations of families have worked these soils, their livelihoods built on the corn, soybeans, and livestock that define the local character. While not a bustling metropolis, La Motte possesses a quiet resilience, a place where the pace of life allows for connection and contemplation. A notable feature is the enduring sense of community, fostered by shared experiences and a deep respect for the natural world that surrounds it. The winding river, a constant presence, has shaped not only the physical landscape but also the very soul of La Motte, offering both sustenance and a timeless beauty.
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| Location | La Motte, Jackson County, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 42.295846°N, 90.620963°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 52054 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This La Motte, Iowa Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for La Motte, 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 La Motte includes coordinates 42.295846°N, 90.620963°W, situated in Jackson County. ZIP code 52054. 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.
