Cricket, IA
Unincorporated community in Marion County, Iowa
Cricket is a small unincorporated community in Marion County, Iowa. It is 4.3 miles W of Bussey, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50044.
Cricket at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Marion County
- ZIP code
- 50044
- Nearest town
- Bussey (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.1839, -92.8069
Weather in Cricket now
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Cricket weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cricket.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cricket
What is the weather usually like in Cricket?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 36.5 inprecipitation per year · 927 mm
- 30.0 insnowfall per year · 76 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cricket: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALBIA 3 NNE, IA US (USC00130112), adjusted for the elevation of Cricket.
Cricket weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cricket through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Cricket?
Cricket 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 36.5 inches (927 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 30 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Cricket 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 Cricket
The closest live webcam is Eddyville › East: Iowa 137, 8.9 miles E of Cricket.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cricket.
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Questions about Cricket
Where is Cricket, IA?
Cricket is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Iowa, 4.3 miles W of Bussey.
What county is Cricket in?
Cricket is in Marion County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Cricket, IA?
The ZIP code for Cricket is 50044.
What is the nearest town to Cricket?
Bussey, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cricket?
Yes. The closest is Eddyville › East: Iowa 137, 8.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cricket?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Cricket?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Cricket?
About 36.5 inches (927 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Cricket?
Yes, about 30 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cricket?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cricket have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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