Location & Surroundings
Motor is a settlement in Iowa, United States, at 214 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Prairie du Chien, 32 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 1280 km to the east. The nearest airport is Elkader Airport, 5 km away.
Overview
Motor is human settlement in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America.
It is located in Clayton County, United States.
Also known as: Motor, Iowa, Motor, IA
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Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Clayton County
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
42° 48' 25" N, 91° 21' 4" W
- Elevation 214 m (DEM: 215 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:42
- Sunrise 06:54
- Sunset 16:44
- Day length 9 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Motor
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Motor, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -0.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -2.9 to 5.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 249 W/m2.
Temperature
-0.8 C
Wind
2.6 m/s N (357 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,023.1 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 | -0.8 | 2.6 | 357 | 70 | 1,023.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -2.2 | 1.7 | 9 | 76 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -2.9 | 1.8 | 344 | 81 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.4 | 1.0 | 326 | 50 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 248.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.2 | 0.8 | 275 | 68 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 221.4 | n/a |
| 30h | -0.4 | 0.7 | 261 | 75 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -1.1 | 0.3 | 45 | 78 | 1,030.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.4 | 2.1 | 210 | 50 | 1,030.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 244.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 2.6 | 2.0 | 194 | 71 | 1,030.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 218.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 0.6 | 2.6 | 192 | 80 | 1,032.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | -0.6 | 3.0 | 193 | 80 | 1,032.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.5 | 5.4 | 206 | 49 | 1,030.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 242.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 3.6 | 3.6 | 182 | 73 | 1,029.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 187.7 | 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 Motor?
Now -0.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -2.9 to 5.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 249 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 Motor today?
Sunrise around 06:54 and sunset around 16:44 (local time). Day length about 9h 50m.
What is the local time in Motor?
Local time is 01:42. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Motor?
Motor is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Motor?
Elevation about 214 m. DEM 215 m.
Where is Motor located?
It is at 42.80693, -91.35125 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Motor in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)