Cairo, IA
Unincorporated community in Louisa County, Iowa
Cairo is a small unincorporated community in Louisa County, Iowa. It is 5.8 miles NW of Columbus City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52737.
Cairo at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Louisa County
- ZIP code
- 52737
- Nearest town
- Columbus City (5.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.1836, -91.3272
Weather in Cairo now
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Cairo weather by the hour
Cairo weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cairo.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cairo
What is the weather usually like in Cairo?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 38.8 inprecipitation per year · 986 mm
- 31.3 insnowfall per year · 79 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cairo: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA US (USC00131731), adjusted for the elevation of Cairo.
Cairo weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cairo through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Cairo?
Cairo has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 38.8 inches (986 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Cairo 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 Cairo
The closest live webcam is Olds: RWIS - US 218 MM 57 - mini, 11.5 miles W of Cairo.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cairo.
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Questions about Cairo
Where is Cairo, IA?
Cairo is an unincorporated community in Louisa County, Iowa, 5.8 miles NW of Columbus City.
What county is Cairo in?
Cairo is in Louisa County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Cairo, IA?
The ZIP code for Cairo is 52737.
What is the nearest town to Cairo?
Columbus City, 5.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cairo?
Yes. The closest is Olds: RWIS - US 218 MM 57 - mini, 11.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cairo?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Cairo?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Cairo?
About 38.8 inches (986 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Cairo?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cairo have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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