Chester, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Chester weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Chester.
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What is the weather usually like in Chester?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 38.0 inprecipitation per year · 965 mm
- 40.3 insnowfall per year · 102 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Chester: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CRESCO 1 NE, IA US (USC00131954), adjusted for the elevation of Chester.
Chester weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Chester through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 22 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 35 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 27 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:49 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 1 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Chester?
Chester has a warm-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 6°F (-15°C).
It gets about 38.0 inches (965 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 40 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Chester is June to September. At 1,227 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 Chester
What is the hottest month in Chester?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Chester?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Chester?
About 38.0 inches (965 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Chester?
Yes, about 40 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Chester?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Chester have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Chester in November?
Highs average 44°F and lows 24°F, with about 1.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Chester?
Around 7:01 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:46 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Chester weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Chester.
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