Ion, IA
Unincorporated community in Clayton County, Iowa
Ion is a small unincorporated community in Clayton County, Iowa. It is 6.0 miles SE of Marquette, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52146.
Ion at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Clayton County
- ZIP code
- 52146
- Nearest town
- Marquette (6.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 43.1128, -91.2619
Weather in Ion now
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Ion weather by the hour
Ion weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ion.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ion
What is the weather usually like in Ion?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 37.7 inprecipitation per year · 959 mm
- 33.8 insnowfall per year · 86 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ion: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI US (USC00476827), adjusted for the elevation of Ion.
Ion weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ion through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| June | 5:23 AM | 8:48 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Ion?
Ion has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 37.7 inches (959 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 34 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ion 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 Ion
The closest live webcam is Decorah: R15: IA 9 Sensor, 23.9 miles W of Ion.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ion.
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Questions about Ion
Where is Ion, IA?
Ion is an unincorporated community in Clayton County, Iowa, 6.0 miles SE of Marquette.
What county is Ion in?
Ion is in Clayton County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Ion, IA?
The ZIP code for Ion is 52146.
What is the nearest town to Ion?
Marquette, 6.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ion?
Yes. The closest is Decorah: R15: IA 9 Sensor, 23.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ion?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Ion?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Ion?
About 37.7 inches (959 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Ion?
Yes, about 34 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ion?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ion have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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