Griffen, IA
Unincorporated community in Hamilton County, Iowa
Griffen is a small unincorporated community in Hamilton County, Iowa. It is 7.0 miles N of Stanhope, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50246.
Griffen at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Hamilton County
- ZIP code
- 50246
- Nearest town
- Stanhope (7.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.1878, -93.7947
Weather in Griffen now
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Griffen weather by the hour
Griffen weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Griffen.
This week in Griffen
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Griffen
What is the weather usually like in Griffen?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 9°F average low
- 39.1 inprecipitation per year · 994 mm
- 35.9 insnowfall per year · 91 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Griffen: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOONE, IA US (USC00130807), adjusted for the elevation of Griffen.
Griffen weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Griffen through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:25 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 38 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Griffen?
Griffen 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 9°F (-13°C).
It gets about 39.1 inches (994 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 36 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Griffen 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 Griffen
The closest live webcam is Ericson: BN - US 30 @ MM 137.3 (IA 17), 10.7 miles S of Griffen.
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Questions about Griffen
Where is Griffen, IA?
Griffen is an unincorporated community in Hamilton County, Iowa, 7.0 miles N of Stanhope.
What county is Griffen in?
Griffen is in Hamilton County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Griffen, IA?
The ZIP code for Griffen is 50246.
What is the nearest town to Griffen?
Stanhope, 7.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Griffen?
Yes. The closest is Ericson: BN - US 30 @ MM 137.3 (IA 17), 10.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Griffen?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Griffen?
January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Griffen?
About 39.1 inches (994 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Griffen?
Yes, about 36 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Griffen?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Griffen have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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