KDEH METAR

Current observed weather at Decorah Municipal (DEH · KDEH), Decorah, IA, elevation 1,158 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 1255Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map

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METAR observed 5 Nov 2026 1255Z

IFR
METAR KDEH 051255Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM OVC006 08/08 A2967 RMK AO2
Wind
340° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Ceiling
600 ft OVC
Temp / Dewpoint
8° / 8°C
Altimeter
29.67"

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.

Remarks

1 group after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7

Routine station data: automated station with a precipitation sensor.

CodeMeaningKind
AO2Automated station with a precipitation sensorStation

What it says

FieldValueWhat that means
Flight categoryIFRInstrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Wind340° at 9 ktDirection is degrees true, as reported.
Visibility10+ SM10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater.
Ceiling600 ft OVCLowest OVC layer, 600 ft above the field.
SkyOvercast at 600 ft AGL—
Temperature8°C (46°F)—
Dewpoint8°C (46°F)—
Temp/dewpoint spread0°CA spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming.
Altimeter29.67 inHgSet this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting.
VFRMVFRIFRLIFRhover for the full observation
Flight category
08:0014:0020:0002:0007:00
Wind · kt (gust shading)
Ceiling · ft (log scale, ▲ = unlimited)
Visibility · SM
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
TimeCategoryWindVisibilityCeilingTemp
1355Z LIFR 230° at 6-12 kt 1.75 SM 400 ft 10°C
1455Z IFR 240° at 6-12 kt 2 SM 500 ft 9°C
1535Z IFR 240° at 7-16 kt 2 SM 600 ft 9°C
1655Z IFR Variable at 5-11 kt 9 SM 700 ft 9°C
1755Z MVFR 240° at 7-14 kt 10+ SM 1,000 ft 9°C
1835Z MVFR 230° at 8-15 kt 10+ SM 1,300 ft 9°C
1955Z MVFR 220° at 9-17 kt 6 SM 1,300 ft 10°C
2055Z IFR Variable at 6-19 kt 2 SM 1,400 ft 9°C
2135Z MVFR 240° at 10-17 kt 5 SM 1,300 ft 9°C
2255Z MVFR 240° at 7-17 kt 8 SM 1,200 ft 9°C
2335Z MVFR Variable at 5-11 kt 10+ SM 1,100 ft 9°C
0055Z MVFR 230° at 8-15 kt 5 SM 1,100 ft 8°C
0155Z IFR 220° at 7 kt 4 SM 600 ft 8°C
0255Z MVFR 230° at 7-15 kt 10+ SM 1,000 ft 8°C
0335Z MVFR 210° at 8 kt 10+ SM 1,000 ft 8°C
0435Z VFR 220° at 7-12 kt 10+ SM 3,600 ft 8°C
0555Z IFR Variable at 6-11 kt 10+ SM 900 ft 8°C
0655Z IFR Variable at 6-12 kt 4 SM 600 ft 8°C
0755Z IFR Variable at 4 kt 7 SM 500 ft 8°C
0855Z LIFR Variable at 5 kt 2.5 SM 400 ft 8°C
0955Z LIFR Variable at 4 kt 1.75 SM 300 ft 8°C
1055Z LIFR 320° at 5 kt 2 SM 300 ft 8°C
1155Z IFR 330° at 10 kt 6 SM 700 ft 8°C
1255Z IFR 340° at 9 kt 10+ SM 600 ft 8°C

Frequently asked

What is the current METAR at KDEH?

The 5 Nov 2026 1255Z observation at Decorah Municipal reads: METAR KDEH 051255Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM OVC006 08/08 A2967 RMK AO2 Remarks: Routine station data: automated station with a precipitation sensor.

Is KDEH VFR right now?

Decorah Municipal is reporting IFR. Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.

How often is the KDEH METAR updated?

Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.

More about KDEH

Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.

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