Winterset
is located in Madison County, Iowa in the south-central part of the state. As of the 2000 census, the population was 4,768 residents. Winterset was used as the shooting location for the films Cold Turkey (1971) and The Bridges of Madison County (1995.) Winterset is well known for its covered bridges, with a total of six located in Madison County, including one in Winterset City Park. All six bridges are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The annual Covered Bridge Festival celebrates the bridges and the areas local heritage every second full weekend in October. The Clark Tower is another landmark in the town, located in Winterset City Park, and offering breathtaking views of the surrounding Middle River Valley area. Winterset is also home to the John Wayne Birthplace Museum, located not too far from the downtown area. Wayne was born in Winterset on May 26, 1907. Guided tours of his home are available daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day and Easter. Other attractions include the Madison County Historical Society, which maintains 18 acres on the south side of the town, with an extensive museum and 14 historic buildings, including the Bevington-Kaser Mansion.
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Winterset Vacation Rentals
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Winterset Weather & Climate
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The southern portion of Iowa has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and often humid and winters are cold and snowy. During the six warmer months of the year, the prevailing moist southerly flow from the Gulf of Mexico produces summer rainfall and thunderstorms. These storms are sometimes severe and may produce high winds, hail, torrential rains and occasionally a tornado. Hailstorms are more severe in the northwest portion of the state than in southern Iowa. Seasonal snowfall across the state is 32 inches and the snow season generally runs late October through late March. The most snowfall occurs in January, February and March and blizzards are a possibility. Autumn is often the most pleasant time of the year in Iowa, with mild days and cool nights that produce colorful fall foliage.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
29°F |
9°F |
0.94 in. |
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| February |
35°F |
14°F |
1.06 in. |
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| March |
47°F |
26°F |
2.24 in. |
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| April |
60°F |
37°F |
3.51 in. |
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| May |
71°F |
49°F |
4.24 in. |
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| June |
80°F |
58°F |
4.64 in. |
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| July |
84°F |
63°F |
4.15 in. |
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| August |
82°F |
61°F |
3.97 in. |
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| September |
75°F |
51°F |
3.68 in. |
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| October |
64°F |
40°F |
2.50 in. |
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| November |
46°F |
26°F |
2.24 in. |
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| December |
33°F |
14°F |
1.14 in. |
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Winterset Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Des Moines International airport (DSM) located about 22 miles northeast of Winterset in Des Moines, Iowa, the Ankeny Regional airport (IKV) located approximately 33 miles northeast of Winterset in Ankeny, Iowa, the Ames Municipal airport (AMW) located roughly 49 miles northeast of Winterset in Ames, Iowa, the Newton Municipal airport (TNU) located around 56 miles east of Winterset in Newton, Iowa, and finally the Arthur N Neu airport (CIN) located about 63 miles northwest of Winterset in Carroll, Iowa.
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Winterset Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Adventureland | Altoona | IA | 35.7 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| White Water University Fun Park | Des Moines | IA | 28.0 mi. | | | Denison Aquatic Fun Center | Denison | IA | 83.6 mi. | | | The Beach Ottumwa | Ottumwa | IA | 88.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Rolling Hills Golf Course | Norwalk | IA | 18.4 mi. | | | River Valley Golf Course | Adel | IA | 18.9 mi. | | | Legacy Golf Club | Norwalk | IA | 20.3 mi. | | | Willow Creek Golf Course | West Des Moines | IA | 20.9 mi. | | | Ponderosa Public Golf Course | West Des Moines | IA | 22.7 mi. | | | Five By Eighty Country Club | Menlo | IA | 23.1 mi. | | | Lakeshore Golf & Country Club | Afton | IA | 23.7 mi. | | | Osceola Country Club | Osceola | IA | 25.5 mi. | | | Beaver Creek Golf Course | Grimes | IA | 26.5 mi. | | | A H Blank Golf Course | Des Moines | IA | 28.3 mi. | | | Grand View Golf Course | Des Moines | IA | 28.3 mi. | | | Sleepy Hollow Sports Park | Des Moines | IA | 28.3 mi. | | | Waveland Municipal Golf Course | Des Moines | IA | 28.3 mi. | | | Woodland Hills Golf Course | Des Moines | IA | 28.3 mi. | | | Shady Oaks Golf Course | Ackworth | IA | 29.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Pammel State Park | | IA | 4.2 mi. | | | Walnut Woods State Park | | IA | 20.2 mi. | | | Lake Ahquabi State Park | | IA | 22.6 mi. | | | Lake Ahquabi State Park | | IA | 23.1 mi. | | | Green Valley State Park | | IA | 24.5 mi. | | | Margo Frankel Woods State Park | | IA | 31.3 mi. | | | Big Creek State Park | | IA | 35.6 mi. | | | Springbrook State Park | | IA | 37.4 mi. | | | Lake Anita State Park | | IA | 39.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Guthrie County Historical Village | Panora | IA | 30.3 mi. | (History) | | Iowa State University Museums | Ames | IA | 52.5 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Danish Immigrant Museum | Elk Horn | IA | 56.8 mi. | (History) | | Pella Historical Village | Pella | IA | 57.4 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Blank Park Zoo | Des Moines | IA | 28.0 mi. | | | Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo | Omaha | NE | 99.9 mi. | |
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