Alton, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Alton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alton.
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What is the weather usually like in Alton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 29.9 inprecipitation per year · 758 mm
- 34.8 insnowfall per year · 88 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alton: May and July to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SIOUX CTR 2 SE, IA US (USC00137700), adjusted for the elevation of Alton.
Alton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 9:06 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| December | 7:46 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Alton?
Alton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-13°C).
It gets about 29.9 inches (758 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 35 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alton is May and July to September. At 1,325 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Alton
What is the hottest month in Alton?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Alton?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Alton?
About 29.9 inches (758 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Alton?
Yes, about 35 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alton?
May and July to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Alton in November?
Highs average 46°F and lows 26°F, with about 1.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Alton?
Around 7:15 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:02 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Alton weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Alton.
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