Elkader, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Elkader weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elkader.
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What is the weather usually like in Elkader?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 38.8 inprecipitation per year · 986 mm
- 35.6 insnowfall per year · 90 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elkader: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELKADER 6 SSW, IA US (USC00132603), adjusted for the elevation of Elkader.
Elkader weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elkader through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Elkader?
Elkader has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-14°C).
It gets about 38.8 inches (986 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 36 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Elkader is June to September. At 732 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 Elkader
What is the hottest month in Elkader?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Elkader?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Elkader?
About 38.8 inches (986 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Elkader?
Yes, about 36 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Elkader?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elkader have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Elkader in November?
Highs average 46°F and lows 25°F, with about 2.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Elkader?
Around 6:56 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:44 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Elkader weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Elkader.
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