Location & Surroundings
Dresden is a settlement in Iowa, United States, at 278 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Grinnell, 36 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 1330 km to the east. The nearest airport is Rinehart Airport, 11 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
41° 34' 40" N, 92° 21' 21" W
- Elevation 278 m (DEM: 277 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:52
- Sunrise 06:55
- Sunset 16:51
- Day length 9 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dresden
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dresden, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 0.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -2.0 to 5.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 262 W/m2.
Temperature
0.8 C
Wind
2.8 m/s N (359 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,022.9 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 359 | 68 | 1,022.9 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -1.4 | 2.0 | 13 | 77 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -2.0 | 1.4 | 18 | 74 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.6 | 0.7 | 178 | 47 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 261.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.7 | 1.2 | 118 | 60 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 243.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.7 | 1.5 | 183 | 69 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -0.4 | 1.1 | 150 | 72 | 1,030.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.7 | 2.4 | 180 | 46 | 1,031.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 253.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 4.1 | 2.4 | 154 | 61 | 1,030.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 241.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 1.9 | 2.9 | 180 | 69 | 1,031.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 0.5 | 3.1 | 190 | 72 | 1,032.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.6 | 4.9 | 196 | 43 | 1,031.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 255.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 5.6 | 3.7 | 180 | 63 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 206.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dresden?
Now 0.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -2.0 to 5.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 262 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 Dresden today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 16:51 (local time). Day length about 9h 56m.
What is the local time in Dresden?
Local time is 02:52. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Dresden?
Dresden is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dresden?
Elevation about 278 m. DEM 277 m.
Where is Dresden located?
It is at 41.57778, -92.35574 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dresden in?
It is in United States.