Bolton, IA

Unincorporated community in Mahaska County, Iowa

Bolton is a small unincorporated community in Mahaska County, Iowa. It is 3.1 miles NE of Beacon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52534.

Bolton at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Mahaska County
ZIP code
52534
Nearest town
Beacon (3.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.2586, -92.7358

Weather in Bolton now

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Bolton weather by the hour

Bolton weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bolton.

This week in Bolton

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bolton

What is the weather usually like in Bolton?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

7°28°49°69°90°31°12°Jan36°16°Feb49°27°Mar62°38°Apr72°51°May82°61°Jun85°65°Jul84°62°Aug77°53°Sep65°41°Oct49°29°Nov36°18°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.8"Jan1.7"Feb2.1"Mar3.9"Apr4.7"May5.2"Jun4.4"Jul5.1"Aug3.6"Sep2.7"Oct2.2"Nov1.4"Dec

Best time to visit Bolton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OSKALOOSA, IA US (USC00136327), adjusted for the elevation of Bolton.

Bolton weather month by month

January
31° 12°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
February
36° 16°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
49° 27°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
62° 38°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
72° 51°F
4.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
82° 61°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 65°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
84° 62°F
5.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
77° 53°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
65° 41°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
49° 29°F
2.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
36° 18°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Bolton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:32 AM5:08 PM9 h 35 min
February7:03 AM5:46 PM10 h 42 min
March7:20 AM7:18 PM11 h 58 min
April6:29 AM7:52 PM13 h 22 min
May5:50 AM8:24 PM14 h 33 min
June5:35 AM8:47 PM15 h 11 min
July5:49 AM8:44 PM14 h 54 min
August6:19 AM8:11 PM13 h 52 min
September6:50 AM7:21 PM12 h 31 min
October7:21 AM6:31 PM11 h 10 min
November6:57 AM4:53 PM9 h 55 min
December7:28 AM4:44 PM9 h 16 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Bolton?

Bolton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).

It gets about 38.7 inches (984 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is December.

The best time to visit Bolton 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 Bolton

The closest live webcam is Eddyville › East: Iowa 137, 9.1 miles SE of Bolton.

Eddyville › East: Iowa 137Eddyville · 9.1 mi SEOn Windy
Eddyville › South-west: Iowa 137Eddyville · 9.1 mi SEOn Windy
Eddyville: R56: RoadwayEddyville · 9.1 mi SEOn Windy
Eddyville: R56: Bridge DeckEddyville · 9.1 mi SEOn Windy
Pella: WWD - IA 163 @ MM 44.90 (69)Pella · 11.5 mi NWOn Windy
Pella: R37: IA 163 WBPella · 11.5 mi NWOn Windy
Pella: R37: WB RoadwayPella · 11.5 mi NWOn Windy
Pella: R37: WB Bridge DeckPella · 11.5 mi NWOn Windy
Pella: R37: East ViewPella · 11.5 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bolton.

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Map of Bolton, IA

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Questions about Bolton

Where is Bolton, IA?

Bolton is an unincorporated community in Mahaska County, Iowa, 3.1 miles NE of Beacon.

What county is Bolton in?

Bolton is in Mahaska County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Bolton, IA?

The ZIP code for Bolton is 52534.

What is the nearest town to Bolton?

Beacon, 3.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Bolton?

Yes. The closest is Eddyville › East: Iowa 137, 9.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Bolton?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Bolton?

January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in Bolton?

About 38.7 inches (984 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Bolton?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Bolton?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Bolton have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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