Elwood, IA
Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Iowa
Elwood is a small unincorporated community in Clinton County, Iowa. It is 4.4 miles SW of Lost Nation, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52254.
Elwood at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Clinton County
- ZIP code
- 52254
- Nearest town
- Lost Nation (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.9917, -90.7389
Weather in Elwood now
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Elwood weather by the hour
Elwood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elwood.
This week in Elwood
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elwood
What is the weather usually like in Elwood?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 36.7 inprecipitation per year · 932 mm
- 30.3 insnowfall per year · 77 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elwood: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MAQUOKETA, IA US (USC00135131), adjusted for the elevation of Elwood.
Elwood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elwood through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Elwood?
Elwood has a hot-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 11°F (-11°C).
It gets about 36.7 inches (932 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 30 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Elwood 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 Elwood
The closest live webcam is Maquoketa › North-east: Blues Highway, 6.0 miles NE of Elwood.
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Questions about Elwood
Where is Elwood, IA?
Elwood is an unincorporated community in Clinton County, Iowa, 4.4 miles SW of Lost Nation.
What county is Elwood in?
Elwood is in Clinton County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Elwood, IA?
The ZIP code for Elwood is 52254.
What is the nearest town to Elwood?
Lost Nation, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elwood?
Yes. The closest is Maquoketa › North-east: Blues Highway, 6.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elwood?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Elwood?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Elwood?
About 36.7 inches (932 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Elwood?
Yes, about 30 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Elwood?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elwood have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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