Runnells, Iowa Weather
Runnells, Iowa — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Runnells, Polk County.
Full aviation weather for Runnells is published on the Des Moines International Airport (KDSM) page, 25 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Runnells have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Runnells: Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV) 26 km · Knoxville Municipal Airport (KOXV) 31 km · Newton Municipal Airport (KTNU) 33 km · Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA) 36 km · Chariton Municipal Airport (KCNC) 55 km
Conditions reported at KDSM describe the airfield itself. Weather 25 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Runnells specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Runnells.
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.
Live animated radar for Runnells and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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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 | September 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, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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. 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.
