Goddard, IA
Unincorporated community in Jasper County, Iowa
Goddard is a small unincorporated community in Jasper County, Iowa. It is 3.4 miles SW of Colfax, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50054.
Goddard at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Jasper County
- ZIP code
- 50054
- Nearest town
- Colfax (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.7175, -93.1928
Weather in Goddard now
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Goddard weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Goddard.
This week in Goddard
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Goddard
What is the weather usually like in Goddard?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 35.1 inprecipitation per year · 893 mm
- 28.7 insnowfall per year · 73 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Goddard: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEWTON, IA US (USC00135992), adjusted for the elevation of Goddard.
Goddard weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Goddard through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:50 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Goddard?
Goddard has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 35.1 inches (893 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 29 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Goddard 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 Goddard
The closest live webcam is Goddard: I-80 @ MM 158.7, 2.0 miles S of Goddard.
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Questions about Goddard
Where is Goddard, IA?
Goddard is an unincorporated community in Jasper County, Iowa, 3.4 miles SW of Colfax.
What county is Goddard in?
Goddard is in Jasper County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Goddard, IA?
The ZIP code for Goddard is 50054.
What is the nearest town to Goddard?
Colfax, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Goddard?
Yes. The closest is Goddard: I-80 @ MM 158.7, 2.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Goddard?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Goddard?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Goddard?
About 35.1 inches (893 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Goddard?
Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Goddard?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Goddard have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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