Location & Surroundings
Big Woods Lake is a water in Iowa, United States, at 262 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cedar Falls, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 1355 km to the east. The nearest airport is Waterloo Municipal Airport, 3 km away.
Basic Data
- Type reservoir(s) (RSV)
- an artificial pond or lake
Geography
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Coordinates
42° 32' 55" N, 92° 26' 1" W
- Elevation 262 m (DEM: 268 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:16
- Sunrise 07:10
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Nearby
Weather in Big Woods Lake
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Big Woods Lake, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.2 to 18.6 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 401 W/m2.
Temperature
11.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (320 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,024.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 11.4 | 1.4 | 320 | 69 | 1,024.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.2 | 1.6 | 4 | 70 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 2.4 | 171 | 50 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 401.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.1 | 3.5 | 162 | 75 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 386.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.0 | 4.0 | 174 | 84 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.8 | 4.8 | 183 | 79 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 7.7 | 204 | 54 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 387.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.6 | 3.8 | 206 | 81 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 374.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.4 | 3.2 | 249 | 93 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.8 | 2.9 | 353 | 89 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 3.1 | 351 | 44 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 371.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.3 | 2.8 | 343 | 55 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 344.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 13.9 | 3.2 | 352 | 56 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Big Woods Lake?
Now 11.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.2 to 18.6 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 401 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Big Woods Lake today?
Sunrise around 07:10 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Big Woods Lake?
Local time is 08:16. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Big Woods Lake?
Big Woods Lake is a reservoir(s).
What is the elevation of Big Woods Lake?
Elevation about 262 m. DEM 268 m.
Where is Big Woods Lake located?
It is at 42.54860, -92.43352 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Big Woods Lake in?
It is in United States.