Carter Lake, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Carter Lake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Carter Lake.
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What is the weather usually like in Carter Lake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 31.9 inprecipitation per year · 809 mm
- 27.1 insnowfall per year · 69 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Carter Lake: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OMAHA EPPLEY AIRFIELD, NE US (USW00014942), adjusted for the elevation of Carter Lake.
Carter Lake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Carter Lake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 9:00 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Carter Lake?
Carter Lake has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 31.9 inches (809 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 27 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Carter Lake is May and August to October. At 981 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 Carter Lake
What is the hottest month in Carter Lake?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Carter Lake?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Carter Lake?
About 31.9 inches (809 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Carter Lake?
Yes, about 27 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Carter Lake?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Carter Lake have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Carter Lake in November?
Highs average 50°F and lows 30°F, with about 1.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Carter Lake?
Around 7:10 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:05 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Carter Lake weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Carter Lake.
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