Bidwell, IA
Unincorporated community in Wapello County, Iowa
Bidwell is a small unincorporated community in Wapello County, Iowa. It is 4.7 miles N of Chillicothe, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52548.
Bidwell at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Wapello County
- ZIP code
- 52548
- Nearest town
- Chillicothe (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.0189, -92.5383
Weather in Bidwell now
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Bidwell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bidwell.
This week in Bidwell
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What is the weather usually like in Bidwell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 37.0 inprecipitation per year · 939 mm
- 23.6 insnowfall per year · 60 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bidwell: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OTTUMWA INDUSTRIAL AP, IA US (USW00014950), adjusted for the elevation of Bidwell.
Bidwell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bidwell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:45 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Bidwell?
Bidwell has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 37.0 inches (939 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bidwell is May–June and August–September. 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.
Webcams near Bidwell
The closest live webcam is Chillicothe: D5 - US 63 @ Eddyville Rd (04), 5.4 miles N of Bidwell.
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Questions about Bidwell
Where is Bidwell, IA?
Bidwell is an unincorporated community in Wapello County, Iowa, 4.7 miles N of Chillicothe.
What county is Bidwell in?
Bidwell is in Wapello County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Bidwell, IA?
The ZIP code for Bidwell is 52548.
What is the nearest town to Bidwell?
Chillicothe, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bidwell?
Yes. The closest is Chillicothe: D5 - US 63 @ Eddyville Rd (04), 5.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bidwell?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Bidwell?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Bidwell?
About 37.0 inches (939 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Bidwell?
Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bidwell?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bidwell have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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