Fort Madison, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Fort Madison.
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What is the weather usually like in Fort Madison?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 39.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,000 mm
- 18.1 insnowfall per year · 46 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Fort Madison: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FT MADISON, IA US (USC00133007), adjusted for the elevation of Fort Madison.
Fort Madison weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Fort Madison through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Fort Madison?
Fort Madison has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 39.4 inches (1,000 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Fort Madison is May–June and August–September. At 528 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 Fort Madison
What is the hottest month in Fort Madison?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Fort Madison?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Fort Madison?
About 39.4 inches (1,000 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Fort Madison?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Fort Madison?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Fort Madison have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Fort Madison in November?
Highs average 50°F and lows 33°F, with about 2.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Fort Madison?
Around 6:50 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:49 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Fort Madison weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Fort Madison.
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