Capitol Heights, IA

Unincorporated community in Polk County, Iowa

Capitol Heights is a small unincorporated community in Polk County, Iowa. It is 2.4 miles NE of Altoona, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50317.

Capitol Heights at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Polk County
ZIP code
50317
Nearest town
Altoona (2.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.6333, -93.5200

Weather in Capitol Heights now

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Capitol Heights weather by the hour

Capitol Heights weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Capitol Heights

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Capitol Heights

What is the weather usually like in Capitol Heights?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

7°28°49°70°91°29°12°Jan34°16°Feb47°27°Mar61°38°Apr72°50°May82°61°Jun86°65°Jul84°62°Aug77°53°Sep64°40°Oct48°29°Nov35°18°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan1.0"Feb2.0"Mar4.0"Apr5.3"May5.4"Jun4.2"Jul4.7"Aug3.6"Sep2.7"Oct1.9"Nov1.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ANKENY, IA US (USC00130241), adjusted for the elevation of Capitol Heights.

Capitol Heights weather month by month

January
29° 12°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 6.2 in of snow
February
34° 16°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 8.0 in of snow
March
47° 27°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow
April
61° 38°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
May
72° 50°F
5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
82° 61°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
86° 65°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
84° 62°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
77° 53°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
64° 40°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
November
48° 29°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
December
35° 18°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Capitol Heights through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:36 AM5:10 PM9 h 33 min
February7:07 AM5:48 PM10 h 41 min
March7:23 AM7:21 PM11 h 58 min
April6:32 AM7:56 PM13 h 24 min
May5:52 AM8:28 PM14 h 35 min
June5:37 AM8:51 PM15 h 14 min
July5:51 AM8:48 PM14 h 56 min
August6:21 AM8:15 PM13 h 53 min
September6:53 AM7:25 PM12 h 31 min
October7:25 AM6:34 PM11 h 9 min
November7:01 AM4:55 PM9 h 53 min
December7:32 AM4:46 PM9 h 13 min

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

What is the weather like in Capitol Heights?

Capitol Heights 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 12°F (-11°C).

It gets about 37.0 inches (941 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Capitol Heights 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 Capitol Heights

The closest live webcam is Bowsher: WWD - US 65 @ MM 81.5 (8th St SW), 0.9 miles NE of Capitol Heights.

Bowsher: WWD - US 65 @ MM 81.5 (8th St SW)Bowsher · 0.9 mi NEOn Windy
Bowsher: DM - US 65 @ MM 81.6 (8th St)Bowsher · 0.9 mi NEOn Windy
Berwick: DM - I-80 @ MM 140.4 (US 65)Berwick · 1.8 mi NOn Windy
Berwick: DM - I-80 @ MM 140.0 - DMSBerwick · 1.9 mi NWOn Windy
Altoona: DM - I-80 @ MM 141.3 (34th Ave)Altoona · 2.1 mi NEOn Windy
Berwick: DM - I-80 @ MM 138.7Berwick · 2.3 mi NWOn Windy
Altoona: DM - I-80 @ MM 141.7 (Hubbell Ave - S of I-80)Altoona · 2.3 mi NEOn Windy
Pleasant Hill: DM - IA 163 @ MM 4.3 (Hickory Blvd)Pleasant Hill · 2.3 mi SOn Windy
Altoona: DM - I-80 @ MM 141.8 (Hubbell Ave - N of I-80)Altoona · 2.4 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Capitol Heights.

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Questions about Capitol Heights

Where is Capitol Heights, IA?

Capitol Heights is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Iowa, 2.4 miles NE of Altoona.

What county is Capitol Heights in?

Capitol Heights is in Polk County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Capitol Heights, IA?

The ZIP code for Capitol Heights is 50317.

What is the nearest town to Capitol Heights?

Altoona, 2.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Capitol Heights?

Yes. The closest is Bowsher: WWD - US 65 @ MM 81.5 (8th St SW), 0.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Capitol Heights?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Capitol Heights?

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

How much does it rain in Capitol Heights?

About 37.0 inches (941 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Capitol Heights?

Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Capitol Heights?

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

What climate does Capitol Heights have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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