Burlington, IA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Burlington now

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Burlington weather by the hour

Burlington weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Burlington

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Burlington

What is the weather usually like in Burlington?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

12°32°51°71°90°33°17°Jan38°21°Feb51°31°Mar63°42°Apr73°53°May83°63°Jun85°66°Jul84°64°Aug78°56°Sep65°44°Oct50°33°Nov38°23°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.4"Jan1.7"Feb2.4"Mar3.9"Apr4.9"May4.9"Jun4.0"Jul3.8"Aug3.5"Sep3.1"Oct2.3"Nov1.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BURLINGTON MUNI AP, IA US (USW00014931), adjusted for the elevation of Burlington.

Burlington weather month by month

January
33° 17°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
February
38° 21°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
51° 31°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
63° 42°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
73° 53°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 63°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 66°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
84° 64°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
78° 56°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
65° 44°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
50° 33°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
38° 23°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Burlington through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM5:03 PM9 h 38 min
February6:56 AM5:40 PM10 h 43 min
March7:14 AM7:12 PM11 h 58 min
April6:23 AM7:45 PM13 h 21 min
May5:45 AM8:16 PM14 h 31 min
June5:30 AM8:39 PM15 h 8 min
July5:44 AM8:36 PM14 h 51 min
August6:13 AM8:04 PM13 h 50 min
September6:44 AM7:15 PM12 h 31 min
October7:14 AM6:25 PM11 h 11 min
November6:50 AM4:47 PM9 h 57 min
December7:20 AM4:39 PM9 h 19 min

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

What is the weather like in Burlington?

Burlington 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 17°F (-9°C).

It gets about 37.9 inches (962 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Burlington is May–June and August–September. At 607 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 Burlington

What is the hottest month in Burlington?

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

What is the coldest month in Burlington?

January, with an average low of 17°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Burlington?

About 37.9 inches (962 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Burlington?

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

When is the best time to visit Burlington?

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

What climate does Burlington have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Burlington in November?

Highs average 50°F and lows 33°F, with about 2.3 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Burlington?

Around 6:50 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:47 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Burlington weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Burlington.

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