Peosta, Iowa Weather
Peosta, Iowa — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Peosta, Dubuque County.
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About Peosta, Iowa
Peosta rises from the rolling hills of Dubuque County, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet, enduring spirit. It lies 10.1 miles west-south-west of Dubuque, IA (from Dubuque, IA: bearing 250°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south-west of Asbury. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes and fertile valleys, the rich soil a deep, dark promise beneath the vast Iowa sky. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch to the horizon, their vibrant greens and golds shifting with the passing sun, while stands of oak and maple punctuate the landscape, their leaves rustling a constant, hushed conversation. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, tinged with the subtle sweetness of ripening crops, and the light, as it begins to fade, spills across the land in long, warm waves, imbuing the ordinary with a fleeting, almost sacred glow. The character of Peosta is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of the region, a legacy of hard work and a profound connection to the earth that continues to shape its identity. While farming remains a cornerstone of the local economy, the town has also found its footing in a more diversified future, with businesses and services catering to a growing population that appreciates the blend of rural tranquility and accessible amenities. The nearby Mississippi River, though not directly touching Peosta, has historically been a conduit for trade and culture, its influence a distant hum that has shaped the broader development of Dubuque County. The spirit of Peosta is one of practical resilience, a quiet determination that echoes in the straightforward architecture and the friendly, unpretentious demeanor of its residents.
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| Location | Peosta, Dubuque County, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 42.450558°N, 90.850408°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 52068 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Peosta, Iowa Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Peosta, 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 Peosta includes coordinates 42.450558°N, 90.850408°W, situated in Dubuque County. ZIP code 52068. 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.
