Ericson, IA
Unincorporated community in Boone County, Iowa
Ericson is a small unincorporated community in Boone County, Iowa. It is 4.2 miles W of Boone, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50152.
Ericson at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Boone County
- ZIP code
- 50152
- Nearest town
- Boone (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.0286, -93.7961
Weather in Ericson now
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Ericson weather by the hour
Ericson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ericson.
This week in Ericson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ericson
What is the weather usually like in Ericson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 35.9 inprecipitation per year · 912 mm
- 32.7 insnowfall per year · 83 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ericson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AMES 8 WSW, IA US (USC00130200), adjusted for the elevation of Ericson.
Ericson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ericson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Ericson?
Ericson has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 35.9 inches (912 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 33 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ericson 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 Ericson
The closest live webcam is Ericson: BN - US 30 @ MM 138.7, 0.1 miles SE of Ericson.
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Questions about Ericson
Where is Ericson, IA?
Ericson is an unincorporated community in Boone County, Iowa, 4.2 miles W of Boone.
What county is Ericson in?
Ericson is in Boone County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Ericson, IA?
The ZIP code for Ericson is 50152.
What is the nearest town to Ericson?
Boone, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ericson?
Yes. The closest is Ericson: BN - US 30 @ MM 138.7, 0.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ericson?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Ericson?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Ericson?
About 35.9 inches (912 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Ericson?
Yes, about 33 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ericson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ericson have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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