Border Plains, IA

Unincorporated community in Webster County, Iowa

Border Plains is a small unincorporated community in Webster County, Iowa. It is 2.8 miles S of Lehigh, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50557.

Border Plains at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Webster County
ZIP code
50557
Nearest town
Lehigh (2.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.3981, -94.0478

Weather in Border Plains now

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Border Plains weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Border Plains

What is the weather usually like in Border Plains?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

2°24°45°67°88°26°7°Jan31°11°Feb44°23°Mar59°34°Apr70°47°May80°57°Jun83°61°Jul80°58°Aug75°49°Sep62°37°Oct45°24°Nov32°13°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.9"Jan1.3"Feb2.1"Mar3.7"Apr5.3"May5.8"Jun4.4"Jul4.8"Aug3.4"Sep2.6"Oct1.7"Nov1.4"Dec

Best time to visit Border Plains: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WEBSTER CITY, IA US (USC00138806), adjusted for the elevation of Border Plains.

Border Plains weather month by month

January
26° 7°F
0.9 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 7.9 in of snow
February
31° 11°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 9.8 in of snow
March
44° 23°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow
April
59° 34°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
May
70° 47°F
5.3 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
June
80° 57°F
5.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
83° 61°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
80° 58°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
75° 49°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
62° 37°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
45° 24°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
December
32° 13°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 8.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Border Plains through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:41 AM5:10 PM9 h 29 min
February7:10 AM5:49 PM10 h 39 min
March7:26 AM7:23 PM11 h 57 min
April6:33 AM7:59 PM13 h 26 min
May5:52 AM8:32 PM14 h 39 min
June5:36 AM8:56 PM15 h 19 min
July5:51 AM8:53 PM15 h 1 min
August6:22 AM8:19 PM13 h 56 min
September6:55 AM7:27 PM12 h 32 min
October7:28 AM6:35 PM11 h 7 min
November7:05 AM4:55 PM9 h 49 min
December7:36 AM4:45 PM9 h 8 min

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

What is the weather like in Border Plains?

Border Plains has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).

It gets about 37.2 inches (946 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 33 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Border Plains is June to 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 Border Plains

The closest live webcam is Coalville: WWD - US 20 @ MM 119.6 (Poplar Ave), 4.2 miles NW of Border Plains.

Coalville: WWD - US 20 @ MM 119.6 (Poplar Ave)Coalville · 4.2 mi NWOn Windy
Coalville: D1 - US 20 @ MM 126.20 - QuadCoalville · 4.2 mi NWOn Windy
Coalville: D1 - US 20 @ MM 126.2Coalville · 4.2 mi NWOn Windy
Coalville: D1 - US 20 @ MM 124.6 (Bus US 20)Coalville · 5.3 mi NWOn Windy
Roberts: D1 - US 20 @ MM 121.5 (US 169)Roberts · 7.7 mi NWOn Windy
Webster City: WWD - IA 141 @ State St. (TT03)Webster City · 12.4 mi EOn Windy
Williams › West: RWIS - I-35 MM 140 - DMS (mini)Williams · 24.3 mi EOn Windy
Williams: D1 - I-35 @ MM 139.9 (S of US 20)Williams · 24.5 mi EOn Windy
Ellsworth: D1 - I-35 @ MM 136 (300th St)Ellsworth · 24.6 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Border Plains.

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Questions about Border Plains

Where is Border Plains, IA?

Border Plains is an unincorporated community in Webster County, Iowa, 2.8 miles S of Lehigh.

What county is Border Plains in?

Border Plains is in Webster County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Border Plains, IA?

The ZIP code for Border Plains is 50557.

What is the nearest town to Border Plains?

Lehigh, 2.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Border Plains?

Yes. The closest is Coalville: WWD - US 20 @ MM 119.6 (Poplar Ave), 4.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Border Plains?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Border Plains?

January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).

How much does it rain in Border Plains?

About 37.2 inches (946 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Border Plains?

Yes, about 33 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Border Plains?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Border Plains have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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