Commerce, IA

Unincorporated community in Polk County, Iowa

Commerce is a small unincorporated community in Polk County, Iowa. It is 1.2 miles NW of West Des Moines, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50265.

Commerce at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Polk County
ZIP code
50265
Nearest town
West Des Moines (1.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.5389, -93.7644

Weather in Commerce now

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Commerce weather by the hour

Commerce weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Commerce

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Commerce

What is the weather usually like in Commerce?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

9°30°50°71°91°31°14°Jan36°18°Feb49°30°Mar62°41°Apr72°52°May82°62°Jun86°66°Jul84°64°Aug77°55°Sep63°43°Oct48°30°Nov36°20°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.1"Jan1.3"Feb2.2"Mar4.0"Apr5.2"May5.3"Jun3.8"Jul4.2"Aug3.2"Sep2.8"Oct1.9"Nov1.6"Dec

Best time to visit Commerce: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DES MOINES INTL AP, IA US (USW00014933), adjusted for the elevation of Commerce.

Commerce weather month by month

January
31° 14°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.4 in of snow
February
36° 18°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 10.2 in of snow
March
49° 30°F
2.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow
April
62° 41°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
May
72° 52°F
5.2 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
June
82° 62°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
86° 66°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
84° 64°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
77° 55°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
63° 43°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
November
48° 30°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
December
36° 20°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 7.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Commerce through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:37 AM5:11 PM9 h 34 min
February7:08 AM5:50 PM10 h 41 min
March7:24 AM7:22 PM11 h 58 min
April6:33 AM7:56 PM13 h 23 min
May5:53 AM8:29 PM14 h 35 min
June5:38 AM8:52 PM15 h 13 min
July5:52 AM8:49 PM14 h 56 min
August6:22 AM8:16 PM13 h 53 min
September6:54 AM7:26 PM12 h 31 min
October7:26 AM6:35 PM11 h 9 min
November7:02 AM4:56 PM9 h 54 min
December7:33 AM4:47 PM9 h 14 min

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

What is the weather like in Commerce?

Commerce 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 14°F (-10°C).

It gets about 36.5 inches (928 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Commerce is May–June and August–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 Commerce

The closest live webcam is West Des Moines: WWD - I-35 @ MM 69.2 (Grand Ave), 0.6 miles W of Commerce.

West Des Moines: WWD - I-35 @ MM 69.2 (Grand Ave)West Des Moines · 0.6 mi WOn Windy
West Des Moines: DM - I-35 @ MM 69.2 (Grand Ave)West Des Moines · 0.6 mi WOn Windy
West Des Moines: DM - I-35 @ MM 67.9 (IA 5)West Des Moines · 1.2 mi SOn Windy
West Des Moines: DM - I-35 @ MM 67.7 (Maffitt Lake Rd)West Des Moines · 1.4 mi SOn Windy
West Des Moines: WWD - I-35 @ MM 70.4 (Mills Civic Pkwy)West Des Moines · 1.5 mi NWOn Windy
West Des Moines: DM - I-35 @ MM 70.4 (Mills Civic Pkwy)West Des Moines · 1.5 mi NWOn Windy
West Des Moines: DM - I-35 @ MM 70.4 (Mills Civic Pkwy)-QWest Des Moines · 1.5 mi NWOn Windy
West Des Moines: DM - I-35 @ MM 66.6 (Adams St)West Des Moines · 2.5 mi SOn Windy
West Des Moines: DM - IA 5 @ MM 100.7 (SW Connector)West Des Moines · 2.6 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Commerce.

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Questions about Commerce

Where is Commerce, IA?

Commerce is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Iowa, 1.2 miles NW of West Des Moines.

What county is Commerce in?

Commerce is in Polk County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Commerce, IA?

The ZIP code for Commerce is 50265.

What is the nearest town to Commerce?

West Des Moines, 1.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Commerce?

Yes. The closest is West Des Moines: WWD - I-35 @ MM 69.2 (Grand Ave), 0.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Commerce?

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

What is the coldest month in Commerce?

January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Commerce?

About 36.5 inches (928 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Commerce?

Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Commerce?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Commerce have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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