Elma, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Elma weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elma.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elma
What is the weather usually like in Elma?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
- 40.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,031 mm
- 38.5 insnowfall per year · 98 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elma: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEW HAMPTON, IA US (USC00135952), adjusted for the elevation of Elma.
Elma weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elma through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 25 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:49 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Elma?
Elma has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).
It gets about 40.6 inches (1,031 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 39 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Elma is June to September. At 1,191 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 Elma
What is the hottest month in Elma?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Elma?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Elma?
About 40.6 inches (1,031 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Elma?
Yes, about 39 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Elma?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elma have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Elma in November?
Highs average 43°F and lows 24°F, with about 2.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Elma?
Around 7:01 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:47 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Elma weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Elma.
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