Dows, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Dows weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dows.
This week in Dows
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dows
What is the weather usually like in Dows?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 34.3 inprecipitation per year · 871 mm
- 31.1 insnowfall per year · 79 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dows: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLARION, IA US (USC00131541), adjusted for the elevation of Dows.
Dows weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dows through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:55 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Dows?
Dows 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 6°F (-14°C).
It gets about 34.3 inches (871 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dows is June to September. At 1,152 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 Dows
What is the hottest month in Dows?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Dows?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Dows?
About 34.3 inches (871 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Dows?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dows?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dows have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Dows in November?
Highs average 46°F and lows 25°F, with about 1.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Dows?
Around 7:04 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:52 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Dows weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Dows.
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