Oskaloosa, Iowa Weather
Oskaloosa, Iowa — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Oskaloosa, Mahaska County.
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About Oskaloosa, Iowa
Oskaloosa, a jewel of Mahaska County, lies in a gently rolling landscape where broad fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons often painted with the soft, diffused light of the Midwest. It lies 22.6 miles north-north-west of Ottumwa, IA (from Ottumwa, IA: bearing 328°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north of Eddyville. The air here carries the faint, earthy perfume of fertile soil, a scent that deepens after a summer rain, mingling with the distant hum of tractors and the occasional chorus of unseen birds. Oskaloosa itself is built on a foundation of solid, unassuming brick, its streets lined with mature trees that cast dappled shadows in the warmer months, creating pockets of cool respite on a sun-drenched afternoon. The town's character is one of quiet resilience, a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life, from the crisp, clear beauty of autumn to the hushed, snow-laden stillness of winter. The history of Oskaloosa is deeply entwined with the rich coal seams that once fueled its economy, a legacy that still whispers from the weathered facades of older buildings and the very contours of the land. For generations, the bounty of the earth was extracted here, shaping the town's fortunes and the lives of its people, a story of hard work and perseverance that is etched into its very being. Today, agriculture continues to be a vital thread in Oskaloosa's economic fabric, with the surrounding farmlands providing sustenance and prosperity. Notable landmarks, like the grand Mahaska County Courthouse, stand as proud testaments to a past that is honored and a present that is steadily building, a place where community spirit thrives amidst the open sky and fertile ground.
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| Location | Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41.296395°N, 92.644359°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 52577 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Oskaloosa, Iowa Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Oskaloosa, 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 Oskaloosa includes coordinates 41.296395°N, 92.644359°W, situated in Mahaska County. ZIP code 52577. 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.
