Newell, Iowa Weather
Newell, Iowa — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Newell, Buena Vista County.
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About Newell, Iowa
Newell lies spread across the Iowa prairie, a place where the horizon feels close enough to touch, and the sky is a vast, ever-changing canvas. It lies 71.5 miles east of Sioux City, IA (from Sioux City, IA: bearing 84°T), and is situated 8.1 miles west-north-west of Fonda. The land around Newell is the deep, rich loam of the Midwest, a fertile expanse that rolls in gentle swells, broken only by the straight lines of planted fields and the occasional cluster of trees marking a farmstead. Here, the air carries the clean scent of turned earth and ripening corn, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, casting long shadows that stretch across the fields like a painter's broad brushstrokes. The wind, a constant companion on these open plains, whispers through the grasses and rustles the leaves, a sound that can be both soothing and a reminder of the sheer, unadorned power of nature. Even the small waterways, shallow and meandering, reflect the immense sky, their surfaces occasionally ruffled by a passing breeze. The history of Newell is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of this region, a story etched into the very patterns of its development. For generations, the economy of Newell has been sustained by the cultivation of the land, with corn and soybeans dominating the landscape and the local livelihoods. This agricultural backbone has shaped the character of Newell, fostering a sense of resilience and a deep connection to the seasons. While no grand historical monuments mark its past, the enduring spirit of the pioneers who first settled this fertile ground is palpable in the steadfast nature of its residents and the quiet hum of daily life. The small businesses that line its main street, often family-run, serve as the heart of the community, their windows reflecting the steady rhythm of Newell going about its day, a testament to the enduring strength of a place rooted in the earth.
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| Location | Newell, Buena Vista County, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 42.605534°N, 95.002767°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 50568 |
| Area Code | 319 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Newell, Iowa Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Newell, 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 Newell includes coordinates 42.605534°N, 95.002767°W, situated in Buena Vista County. ZIP code 50568. Telephone area code: 319. 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.
