Eastern Iowa Fall Foliage Forecast: Timing the Peak Colors

Iowa is absolutely beautiful in the fall. Not only is the temperature just PERFECT, but the autumn foliage throughout the state will just take your breath away.

If you're planning a trip to enjoy the beautiful, fall foliage, make sure to check out these scenic drives.

Remember, there are certain times that you should head out to see the changing leaves here in the Hawkeye State.

Every year the Iowa Department of Natural Resources puts together weekly reports for the fall colors around the state.

According to the Iowa DNR, on average fall colors peak in Northeast Iowa around the weekend closest to October 10th.

Usually, the leaves typically change colors later the farther south you go in the Hawkeye State.

When you're planning out your cutesy fall Instagram pics, make sure you take into account just when the leaves will be the most autumnal. Check out the predictions for this season's fall foliage down below!

Autumn Leaves Color Peak by Region in Iowa

Northeastern Iowa: October 10th through October 20th

North Central and Northwest Iowa: mid-October

Central Iowa: October 19th or October 20th

Southeast Iowa: October 20th

Southwest Iowa: early to mid-October

These reports are not an exact prediction, but they are a solid estimate on when the fall colors will peak throughout the Hawkeye State.

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