Covington, IA

Unincorporated community in Linn County, Iowa

Covington is a small unincorporated community in Linn County, Iowa. It is 4.4 miles NW of Palo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52405.

Covington at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Linn County
ZIP code
52405
Nearest town
Palo (4.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.0072, -91.7622

Weather in Covington now

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Covington weather by the hour

Covington weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Covington

What is the weather usually like in Covington?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

6°27°47°68°88°28°11°Jan33°15°Feb46°27°Mar60°38°Apr71°49°May80°60°Jun83°63°Jul81°60°Aug75°52°Sep62°40°Oct46°28°Nov33°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.9"Jan1.2"Feb2.0"Mar3.6"Apr4.3"May5.6"Jun4.4"Jul4.1"Aug3.4"Sep2.9"Oct2.0"Nov1.6"Dec

Best time to visit Covington: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CEDAR RAPIDS MUNI AP, IA US (USW00014990), adjusted for the elevation of Covington.

Covington weather month by month

January
28° 11°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
February
33° 15°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
46° 27°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
60° 38°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
71° 49°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 60°F
5.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
83° 63°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
81° 60°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
75° 52°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
62° 40°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
46° 28°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
33° 17°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Covington through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:30 AM5:02 PM9 h 31 min
February7:00 AM5:41 PM10 h 40 min
March7:16 AM7:14 PM11 h 58 min
April6:24 AM7:49 PM13 h 25 min
May5:44 AM8:22 PM14 h 37 min
June5:29 AM8:46 PM15 h 16 min
July5:43 AM8:42 PM14 h 59 min
August6:13 AM8:09 PM13 h 55 min
September6:46 AM7:18 PM12 h 32 min
October7:18 AM6:27 PM11 h 8 min
November6:55 AM4:47 PM9 h 51 min
December7:26 AM4:38 PM9 h 11 min

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

What is the weather like in Covington?

Covington has a hot-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 11°F (-12°C).

It gets about 35.9 inches (912 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Covington is June to 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 Covington

The closest live webcam is Covington: CR - IA 100 @ MM 4.1 - Rd, 0.4 miles NW of Covington.

Covington: CR - IA 100 @ MM 4.1 - RdCovington · 0.4 mi NWOn Windy
Covington: CR - IA 100 @ MM 3.1 (Ellis Rd)Covington · 0.8 mi SWOn Windy
Linn Junction: CR - IA 100 @ MM 5.6 (W of Cedar River)Linn Junction · 1.6 mi NEOn Windy
Linn Junction: CR - IA 100 @ MM 6.1 (E of Cedar River)Linn Junction · 2.0 mi NEOn Windy
Covington: CR - IA 100 @ MM 1.6 (E Ave NW )Covington · 2.1 mi SOn Windy
Linn Junction: CR - IA 100 @ MM 6.5Linn Junction · 2.3 mi NEOn Windy
New Buffalo: CR - IA 100 @ MM 6.9 (W of Ushers Ferry Rd)New Buffalo · 2.7 mi NEOn Windy
Fairfax: CR - US 30 @ MM 243.7 (16th Ave SW)Fairfax · 3.2 mi SOn Windy
Fairfax: WWD - US 30 @ MM 246.4 (IA 100)Fairfax · 3.2 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Covington

Where is Covington, IA?

Covington is an unincorporated community in Linn County, Iowa, 4.4 miles NW of Palo.

What county is Covington in?

Covington is in Linn County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Covington, IA?

The ZIP code for Covington is 52405.

What is the nearest town to Covington?

Palo, 4.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Covington?

Yes. The closest is Covington: CR - IA 100 @ MM 4.1 - Rd, 0.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Covington?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Covington?

January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Covington?

About 35.9 inches (912 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Covington?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Covington?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Covington have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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