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Decorah

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Decorah is a town in Iowa, United States with 7,907 inhabitants, at 268 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Oelwein, 71 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 1325 km to the east. The nearest airport is Decorah Municipal Airport, 5 km away.

Also known as: ديكوراه · دکوراه، آیووا · Дэкорах

Overview

Decorah is city in and the county seat of Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States.

It is located in Winneshiek County, United States.

Established in 1849-01-01.

The population is about 7,587 (2020).

It covers about 18 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 268 metre.

Also known as: Decorah, Iowa, Decorah, IA

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Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Winneshiek County
  • Area 18 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    43° 18' 12" N, 91° 47' 9" W
  • Elevation 268 m (DEM: 271 m)
  • Timezone America/Chicago
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 7,907
  • Pop. Density 1,001 p/km²
  • Built-up 31.5%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Alternate Names

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ديكوراه
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دکوراه، آیووا
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Дэкорах

Weather in Decorah

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Decorah, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 6.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.2 to 14.5 C, max wind 8.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 358 W/m2.

Temperature
6.9 C
Wind
6.9 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,025.9 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 6.9 6.9 206 63 1,025.9 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 5.2 7.1 201 64 1,025.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
12h 14.5 8.9 208 44 1,023.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 357.8 n/a
18h 9.6 4.2 186 73 1,024.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 326.1 n/a
Tomorrow 7.0 3.6 204 84 1,025.8 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
30h 5.9 3.2 195 89 1,026.5 0.00 / 0.00 58 0.0 n/a
36h 15.9 3.9 191 52 1,026.2 0.00 / 0.00 98 283.9 n/a
42h 10.8 3.0 164 76 1,026.1 0.00 / 0.00 95 257.5 n/a
Tuesday 7.7 2.6 144 82 1,027.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
54h 6.1 2.8 139 81 1,028.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
60h 16.9 4.8 165 46 1,026.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 335.3 n/a
66h 11.4 3.6 158 74 1,025.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 305.4 n/a
Wednesday 9.3 3.5 168 74 1,024.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Decorah?
Now 6.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.2 to 14.5 C, max wind 8.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 358 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 Decorah today?
Sunrise around 07:23 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 10h 57m.
What is the local time in Decorah?
Local time is 09:17. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Decorah?
Decorah is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Decorah?
Population about 7,907.
What is the elevation of Decorah?
Elevation about 268 m. DEM 271 m.
Where is Decorah located?
It is at 43.30331, -91.78571 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Decorah in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-05-23
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