West Branch, Iowa Weather
West Branch, Iowa — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for West Branch, Cedar County.
Full aviation weather for West Branch is published on the Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW) page, 17 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 West Branch 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 West Branch: Mathews Memorial Airport (K8C4) 19 km · Muscatine Municipal Airport (KMUT) 38 km · The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID) 38 km · Marion Airport (KC17) 43 km · Amana Airport (KC11) 45 km
Conditions reported at KIOW describe the airfield itself. Weather 17 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at West Branch specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for West Branch.
About West Branch, Iowa
West Branch lies as a quiet promise against the vast Iowa sky, its gentle terrain a patchwork of fertile fields that stretch toward horizons softened by the humid summer air. It lies 9.5 miles east of Iowa City, IA (from Iowa City, IA: bearing 86°T), and is situated 8.2 miles north-north-west of West Liberty. The land here breathes with the steady pulse of agriculture, where the rich, dark soil yields its bounty under the sun and the occasional whisper of wind rustles through ripening corn. In the early morning, before the day fully asserts itself, the light spills across the landscape in a pale, ethereal wash, imbuing the dew-kissed fields with a fleeting, almost sacred beauty. The character of West Branch is one of unassuming strength, a place where the days unfold with a predictable grace, marked by the changing seasons and the enduring work of the land. The history of West Branch is deeply entwined with the narratives of those who sought to cultivate this prairie soil, a story of resilience and quiet determination that echoes in the well-worn paths and the enduring spirit of its people. Its local economy has long been anchored by the robust output of its farms, a tradition that continues to sustain the community, while also embracing the commerce of a small, close-knit settlement. A distinctive thread in the tapestry of West Branch is its connection to the legacy of Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States, whose humble beginnings in this very place are preserved and honored, offering a poignant reminder of the journey from these open fields to the highest office. The rhythm of life in West Branch is unhurried, a gentle cadence that allows for contemplation and a deep appreciation for the enduring connection to the earth.
Live animated radar for West Branch 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 | West Branch, Cedar County, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41.671409°N, 91.346552°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 52358 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This West Branch, Iowa Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for West Branch, 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 West Branch includes coordinates 41.671409°N, 91.346552°W, situated in Cedar County. ZIP code 52358. 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. 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.
