Runnells, Iowa Weather
Runnells, Iowa — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Runnells, Polk County.
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About Runnells, Iowa
Runnells breathes the broad, open sky of Iowa, a place where the land unfolds in gentle swells and dips, painted with the emerald hues of summer fields and the golden washes of autumn. It lies 14.4 miles east-south-east of Des Moines, IA (from Des Moines, IA: bearing 115°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-south-east of Pleasant Hill. The air here carries a certain quiet confidence, a softness that settles after the sun dips low, casting long, Vermeer-like shadows across the cultivated earth. The landscape is a mosaic of fertile farmland, punctuated by stands of hardy trees that offer a whisper of shade, and crossed by the subtle, meandering paths of creeks that feed the larger rivers. Even the wind seems to have a particular song as it sweeps across these plains, a low hum that speaks of endless horizons and the steady pulse of the agricultural heartland. The story of Runnells is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of those who have worked it. This is a place whose economy has long been tethered to the bounty of the land, with crops like corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, a testament to generations of dedicated farming. The town itself, a compact collection of homes and businesses, offers a glimpse into a slower, more deliberate pace of life, where neighborly waves are commonplace and the changing seasons dictate much of the daily rhythm. While not a place of grand pronouncements, Runnells holds its own quiet dignity, a reflection of the hardworking people and the enduring legacy of Iowa's agricultural heritage.
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| Location | Runnells, Polk County, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41.511101°N, 93.357432°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 50237 |
| Area Code | 515 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Runnells, Iowa Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Runnells, 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 Runnells includes coordinates 41.511101°N, 93.357432°W, situated in Polk County. ZIP code 50237. 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.
