Dover, IA

Historical community (former settlement) in Davis County, Iowa

Dover is a historical community (former settlement) in Davis County, Iowa. It is 4.3 miles SW of Pulaski, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52570.

Dover at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Davis County
ZIP code
52570
Nearest town
Pulaski (4.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.7311, -92.2069

Weather in Dover now

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Dover weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dover

What is the weather usually like in Dover?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

10°30°50°70°90°32°15°Jan37°19°Feb49°29°Mar62°40°Apr72°52°May81°62°Jun85°66°Jul84°64°Aug77°55°Sep64°43°Oct50°31°Nov37°21°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.2"Jan1.6"Feb2.2"Mar3.7"Apr5.5"May5.4"Jun4.4"Jul4.7"Aug3.9"Sep2.7"Oct2.1"Nov1.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLOOMFIELD, IA US (USC00130753), adjusted for the elevation of Dover.

Dover weather month by month

January
32° 15°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.4 in of snow
February
37° 19°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.5 in of snow
March
49° 29°F
2.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
April
62° 40°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
May
72° 52°F
5.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
81° 62°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 66°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
84° 64°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
77° 55°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
64° 43°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
50° 31°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
December
37° 21°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 5.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Dover through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:29 AM5:07 PM9 h 38 min
February7:00 AM5:44 PM10 h 44 min
March7:18 AM7:16 PM11 h 58 min
April6:28 AM7:49 PM13 h 21 min
May5:49 AM8:20 PM14 h 30 min
June5:35 AM8:43 PM15 h 8 min
July5:49 AM8:40 PM14 h 51 min
August6:18 AM8:08 PM13 h 50 min
September6:48 AM7:19 PM12 h 31 min
October7:18 AM6:30 PM11 h 11 min
November6:54 AM4:52 PM9 h 57 min
December7:24 AM4:43 PM9 h 19 min

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

What is the weather like in Dover?

Dover has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-10°C).

It gets about 39.1 inches (993 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Dover 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 Dover

The closest live webcam is Cantril › North: State Highway 2, 9.1 miles SE of Dover.

Cantril › North: State Highway 2Cantril · 9.1 mi SEOn Windy
Cantril: R59: IA 2 RoadCantril · 9.1 mi SEOn Windy
Cantril: R59: IA 2 EastCantril · 9.1 mi SEOn Windy
Cantril: R59: IA 2 West ViewCantril · 9.1 mi SEOn Windy
Cantril: R59: West ZoomCantril · 9.1 mi SEOn Windy
Bloomfield: 5BV - US 63 @ MM 19.75 (IWZ 3103)Bloomfield · 11.1 mi NWOn Windy
Drakesville › North-west: Harvest Avenue - Highway 63Drakesville · 15.6 mi WOn Windy
Ottumwa › West: River Roots Music Festival - Legacy Fields - South Wapello Street - War Memorial Park - 34th Infantry Division HighwayOttumwa · 22.7 mi NWOn Windy
Ottumwa: R36: Des Moines River BridgeOttumwa · 22.7 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Dover

Where is Dover, IA?

Dover is a historical community (former settlement) in Davis County, Iowa, 4.3 miles SW of Pulaski.

What county is Dover in?

Dover is in Davis County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Dover, IA?

The ZIP code for Dover is 52570.

What is the nearest town to Dover?

Pulaski, 4.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dover?

Yes. The closest is Cantril › North: State Highway 2, 9.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dover?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Dover?

January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Dover?

About 39.1 inches (993 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Dover?

Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Dover?

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

What climate does Dover have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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