Le Claire, Iowa Weather
Le Claire, Iowa — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Le Claire, Scott County.
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About Le Claire, Iowa
Le Claire, Iowa, unfolds along the broad, sweeping curve of the Mississippi River, a place where the amber light of late afternoon seems to pool on the water's surface, lending a luminous quality to the passing barges. It lies 10.3 miles east-north-east of Bettendorf, IA (from Bettendorf, IA: bearing 60°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-east of East Moline. The terrain here is a gentle sloping toward the riverbanks, a rich, dark earth that yields to the persistent cultivation of the surrounding farmlands, punctuated by the occasional stand of cottonwood trees, their leaves rustling like whispered secrets in the breeze. The character of Le Claire is one of quiet resilience, a small community that breathes with the rhythm of the waterway, its buildings lining the main thoroughfare with a sturdy, unpretentious grace that speaks of generations weathering the seasons and the river's whims. The history of Le Claire is inextricably tied to the mighty Mississippi, serving as a vital port and a hub for river trade since its early days. This legacy is still evident in the weathered facades of its historic buildings and the enduring connection to the river's economy, which continues to thrive on agriculture and transportation. Le Claire is particularly renowned as the boyhood home of Buffalo Bill Cody, and his spirit, a blend of frontier adventure and showmanship, still seems to linger in the air, a subtle undercurrent to the town's peaceful existence. The riverboats that ply these waters, whether carrying grain or passengers, are a constant reminder of Le Claire's enduring role as a gateway, a place where the currents of commerce and history converge.
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| Location | Le Claire, Scott County, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41.598644°N, 90.343462°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 52753 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Le Claire, Iowa Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Le Claire, 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 Le Claire includes coordinates 41.598644°N, 90.343462°W, situated in Scott County. ZIP code 52753. 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.
