- Elevation
- 218 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Gittings Mound230 m · 20.1 mi
- Nearest byway
- Great River Road10.0 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:41local time
- Coordinates
- 40.8568, -91.3022
Water's Roadside Park is a park in Iowa, at a recorded 218 m. Gittings Mound stands 230 m to the southeast, 20 miles off. The nearest named place is Geode State Park, a park 5.0 miles away. Great River Road passes 10.0 miles off. 2 named summits stand within 25 miles.
- Elevation
- 218 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Water's Roadside Park. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gittings Mound | SE 139° | 230 m | 20.1 mi |
| Jollyville Hill | SSE 164° | 161 m | 12.3 mi |
- 10.0 mi off the Great River RoadNational
- 110.1 mi off the Historic Route 66National
- 20.3 mi off the Historic Hills Scenic Byway
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Geode State Park: 5.0 mi
- Gray's Landing (Lee): 5.6 mi
- Welter Recreation Area: 5.9 mi
- Zion School Museum: 5.9 mi
- Mud Creek Recreation Area: 6.0 mi
Nature reserves: 55
- Hickory Bend: 5.4 mi
- Kevin J. Gahn Wildlife Refuge: 5.9 mi
- Augusta Wildlife Management Area: 6.6 mi
- Welter Recreation Area: 7.3 mi
- Starr's Cave State Preserve: 8.3 mi
Museums: 18
- Zion School Museum: 5.9 mi
- Dover Historical Museum: 7.2 mi
- Apple Trees Museum: 10.5 mi
- Garrett-Phelps House Museum: 10.7 mi
- Heritage Center Museum: 10.8 mi
Historic sites: 8
- Snake Alley: 10.7 mi
- Fire Bell: 10.8 mi
- CB&Q Steam Engine 3003: 11.0 mi
- Chief Taimah Memorial Site: 11.1 mi
- West Point Freedom Rock: 12.5 mi
Attractions: 5
- Des Moines County Fair: 7.2 mi
- CB&Q Depot: 15.7 mi
- Sante Fe Locomotive: 15.7 mi
- Sante Fe Caboose: 15.7 mi
- ATSF Depot: 15.7 mi
Artworks: 2
- Art Gallery: 7.4 mi
- Art Display: 7.4 mi
Picnic sites: 2
- East Picnic Area: 8.1 mi
- Martin Pond: 24.6 mi
Peaks: 2
- Jollyville Hill: 12.3 mi
- Gittings Mound: 20.1 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Riley Creek Rest Area: 23.5 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:09 | 18:41 | 19:17 |
| June solstice | 05:34 | 20:00 | 20:41 |
| September equinox | 06:53 | 18:28 | 19:04 |
| December solstice | 07:27 | 15:57 | 16:41 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 24 | 29 | 41 | 52 | 63 | 73 | 76 | 74 | 67 | 54 | 41 | 30 |
| Precip in | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Burlington Muni AP, 11 mi away.
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