Cotter, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Cotter weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cotter.
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What is the weather usually like in Cotter?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 38.8 inprecipitation per year · 986 mm
- 31.3 insnowfall per year · 79 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cotter: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA US (USC00131731), adjusted for the elevation of Cotter.
Cotter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cotter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:42 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Cotter?
Cotter has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 38.8 inches (986 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Cotter is June to September. At 712 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 Cotter
What is the hottest month in Cotter?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Cotter?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Cotter?
About 38.8 inches (986 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Cotter?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cotter?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cotter have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Cotter in November?
Highs average 48°F and lows 26°F, with about 2.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Cotter?
Around 6:52 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:48 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Cotter weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Cotter.
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