Colfax, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Colfax weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Colfax.
This week in Colfax
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Colfax
What is the weather usually like in Colfax?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 36.6 inprecipitation per year · 929 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Colfax: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DES MOINES 17 E, IA US (USW00054902), adjusted for the elevation of Colfax.
Colfax weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Colfax through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:50 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Colfax?
Colfax 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 13°F (-10°C).
It gets about 36.6 inches (929 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Colfax is June to September. At 801 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 Colfax
What is the hottest month in Colfax?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Colfax?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Colfax?
About 36.6 inches (929 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Colfax?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Colfax?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Colfax have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Colfax in November?
Highs average 48°F and lows 29°F, with about 1.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Colfax?
Around 7:00 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:54 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Colfax weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Colfax.
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