Solon, Iowa Weather
Solon, Iowa — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Solon, Johnson County.
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About Solon, Iowa
Solon sits in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and wind. It lies 10.3 miles north of Iowa City, IA (from Iowa City, IA: bearing 10°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-east of North Liberty. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of summer corn and the golden hues of autumn soybeans, define the horizon. The terrain here is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet strength, each rise and fall a testament to the patient sculpting of the earth. Wide-open skies dominate, their vastness amplified by the absence of towering structures, allowing clouds to drift like ships across an endless blue ocean. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries the clean scent of damp soil and growing things, a palpable freshness that speaks of the rich agricultural heartland. The story of Solon is one of enduring connection to the land, a lineage stretching back to pioneers who sought fertile ground for their livelihoods. The local economy remains deeply rooted in agriculture, the fields surrounding Solon yielding bountiful harvests that feed beyond the county lines. This agrarian spirit imbues the very rhythm of life, a steady, unhurried pace that allows for reflection and a deep appreciation of the seasons. While the outward appearance is one of tranquil rural existence, a subtle industriousness hums beneath, a quiet determination to cultivate and sustain. The Johnson County Historical Museum, though modest, holds echoes of this past, a tangible link to the generations who have called this place home.
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| Location | Solon, Johnson County, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41.807234°N, 91.49406°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 52333 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Solon, Iowa Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Solon, 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 Solon includes coordinates 41.807234°N, 91.494060°W, situated in Johnson County. ZIP code 52333. 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.
