Dover, IA

Unincorporated community in Benton County, Iowa

Dover is a small unincorporated community in Benton County, Iowa. It is 3.4 miles N of Belle Plaine, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52208.

Dover at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Benton County
ZIP code
52208
Nearest town
Belle Plaine (3.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.8481, -92.2931

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)

5°26°47°68°89°28°10°Jan33°14°Feb46°26°Mar60°37°Apr71°49°May80°60°Jun84°63°Jul82°60°Aug76°51°Sep63°39°Oct47°27°Nov34°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.1"Jan1.3"Feb2.0"Mar3.7"Apr4.4"May5.2"Jun4.1"Jul4.1"Aug3.6"Sep2.9"Oct2.1"Nov1.6"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 BELLE PLAINE, IA US (USC00130600), adjusted for the elevation of Dover.

Dover weather month by month

January
28° 10°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.8 in of snow
February
33° 14°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 7.4 in of snow
March
46° 26°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.4 in of snow
April
60° 37°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
May
71° 49°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 60°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
84° 63°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
82° 60°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 51°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
63° 39°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
November
47° 27°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
December
34° 17°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Dover through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:32 AM5:04 PM9 h 32 min
February7:02 AM5:43 PM10 h 40 min
March7:18 AM7:17 PM11 h 58 min
April6:26 AM7:51 PM13 h 24 min
May5:47 AM8:23 PM14 h 36 min
June5:31 AM8:47 PM15 h 15 min
July5:46 AM8:44 PM14 h 58 min
August6:16 AM8:10 PM13 h 54 min
September6:48 AM7:20 PM12 h 31 min
October7:20 AM6:29 PM11 h 8 min
November6:57 AM4:50 PM9 h 52 min
December7:28 AM4:40 PM9 h 12 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 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).

It gets about 36.0 inches (914 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 28 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 Irving: R57: US 30 & IA 21 Intersection, 8.1 miles N of Dover.

Irving: R57: US 30 & IA 21 IntersectionIrving · 8.1 mi NOn Windy
Irving: R57: IA 21 SBIrving · 8.1 mi NOn Windy
Irving: R57: US 30 East ViewIrving · 8.1 mi NOn Windy
Irving: R57: IA 21Irving · 8.1 mi NOn Windy
Irving: R57: US 30 West ViewIrving · 8.1 mi NOn Windy
Victor: I-80 @ MM 204.4Victor · 10.5 mi SOn Windy
Victor: I-80 @ MM 205.8Victor · 10.5 mi SOn Windy
Victor: R72: West ZoomVictor · 10.5 mi SOn Windy
Victor: R72: WestVictor · 10.5 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Dover

Where is Dover, IA?

Dover is an unincorporated community in Benton County, Iowa, 3.4 miles N of Belle Plaine.

What county is Dover in?

Dover is in Benton County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Dover, IA?

The ZIP code for Dover is 52208.

What is the nearest town to Dover?

Belle Plaine, 3.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dover?

Yes. The closest is Irving: R57: US 30 & IA 21 Intersection, 8.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dover?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Dover?

January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Dover?

About 36.0 inches (914 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Dover?

Yes, about 28 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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