Paton, Iowa Weather
Paton, Iowa — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Paton, Greene County.
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About Paton, Iowa
Paton lies under a sky that seems to stretch forever, a vast, often blue canvas over the gently rolling terrain of Greene County. It lies 33.8 miles west-north-west of Ames, IA (from Ames, IA: bearing 286°T), and is situated 8.2 miles south-south-east of Gowrie. Here, the land is a rich, dark loam, yielding to the patient cultivation of crops that form the backbone of the region. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, earthy scent, a quiet promise of growth and sustenance. Buildings in Paton are generally modest, reflecting a practical approach to life, with a few older structures hinting at earlier eras. The streets are unhurried, the pace set by the sun’s arc and the turning of the seasons, a stark contrast to the clamor of larger settlements. The history of Paton is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of Iowa, a legacy built on the backbreaking work of generations who coaxed a living from this fertile ground. Originally a stop for the railroad, its existence was solidified by the promise of transporting grain to markets far and wide, a lifeline that still subtly shapes its economy. While the railroad’s dominance has waned, the deep-rooted connection to farming persists, with local businesses catering to the needs of the surrounding farms. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions in Paton; its distinction lies in its quiet resilience, its enduring connection to the land, and the steady hum of everyday life unfolding under that immense prairie sky.
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| Location | Paton, Greene County, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 42.164423°N, 94.255242°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 50217 |
| Area Code | 515 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Paton, Iowa Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Paton, 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 Paton includes coordinates 42.164423°N, 94.255242°W, situated in Greene County. ZIP code 50217. Telephone area code: 515. 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.
