Dumfries, IA

Unincorporated community in Mills County, Iowa

Dumfries is a small unincorporated community in Mills County, Iowa. It is 3.9 miles SE of Mineola, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 51503.

Dumfries at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Mills County
ZIP code
51503
Nearest town
Mineola (3.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.1869, -95.7378

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Dumfries weather for the next 7 days

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

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What is the weather usually like in Dumfries?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

10°31°52°72°93°34°15°Jan39°19°Feb52°30°Mar64°41°Apr75°53°May84°63°Jun88°68°Jul86°66°Aug79°56°Sep65°43°Oct50°30°Nov38°20°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.8"Jan0.9"Feb1.8"Mar3.2"Apr4.7"May4.4"Jun3.6"Jul4.6"Aug3.0"Sep2.3"Oct1.4"Nov1.2"Dec

Best time to visit Dumfries: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OMAHA EPPLEY AIRFIELD, NE US (USW00014942), adjusted for the elevation of Dumfries.

Dumfries weather month by month

January
34° 15°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.2 in of snow
February
39° 19°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.8 in of snow
March
52° 30°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow
April
64° 41°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
May
75° 53°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
June
84° 63°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 68°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
86° 66°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 56°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
65° 43°F
2.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
November
50° 30°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
December
38° 20°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 5.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Dumfries through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:44 AM5:20 PM9 h 36 min
February7:15 AM5:58 PM10 h 42 min
March7:32 AM7:30 PM11 h 58 min
April6:41 AM8:04 PM13 h 22 min
May6:02 AM8:35 PM14 h 33 min
June5:47 AM8:59 PM15 h 11 min
July6:01 AM8:56 PM14 h 54 min
August6:31 AM8:23 PM13 h 52 min
September7:02 AM7:33 PM12 h 31 min
October7:33 AM6:43 PM11 h 10 min
November7:09 AM5:05 PM9 h 55 min
December7:39 AM4:56 PM9 h 16 min

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

What is the weather like in Dumfries?

Dumfries has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).

It gets about 31.9 inches (809 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 27 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Dumfries is May and August to October. 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 Dumfries

The closest live webcam is Council Bluffs: CB - I-29 @ MM 45.6 (Basswood Rd), 4.4 miles W of Dumfries.

Council Bluffs: CB - I-29 @ MM 45.6 (Basswood Rd)Council Bluffs · 4.4 mi WOn Windy
Bellevue: CB - I-29 @ MM 42.9 (IA 370)Bellevue · 5.1 mi SWOn Windy
Council Bluffs: CB - I-29 @ MM 47.8 (S of US 275)Council Bluffs · 5.3 mi NWOn Windy
Council Bluffs: CB - I-29 @ MM 47.9 (US 275)Council Bluffs · 5.4 mi NWOn Windy
Council Bluffs: CB - I-80 @ MM 4.5 (E of Harry Langdon Blvd)Council Bluffs · 5.7 mi NWOn Windy
Council Bluffs: CB - I-29 @ MM 48.2 (N of US 275)Council Bluffs · 5.7 mi NWOn Windy
Council Bluffs: CB - I-80 @ MM 5.5Council Bluffs · 5.7 mi NWOn Windy
Council Bluffs: CB - I-80 @ MM 4.3 (Harry Langdon Blvd)Council Bluffs · 5.7 mi NWOn Windy
Council Bluffs: CB - I-80 @ MM 4.7 (Woodbury Ave)Council Bluffs · 5.8 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Dumfries

Where is Dumfries, IA?

Dumfries is an unincorporated community in Mills County, Iowa, 3.9 miles SE of Mineola.

What county is Dumfries in?

Dumfries is in Mills County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Dumfries, IA?

The ZIP code for Dumfries is 51503.

What is the nearest town to Dumfries?

Mineola, 3.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dumfries?

Yes. The closest is Council Bluffs: CB - I-29 @ MM 45.6 (Basswood Rd), 4.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dumfries?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Dumfries?

January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Dumfries?

About 31.9 inches (809 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Dumfries?

Yes, about 27 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Dumfries?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Dumfries have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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