Iowa Center, IA

Unincorporated community in Story County, Iowa

Iowa Center is a small unincorporated community in Story County, Iowa. It is 2.6 miles S of Maxwell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50161.

Iowa Center at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Story County
ZIP code
50161
Nearest town
Maxwell (2.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.9286, -93.4050

Weather in Iowa Center now

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Iowa Center weather by the hour

Iowa Center weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Iowa Center.

This week in Iowa Center

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Iowa Center

What is the weather usually like in Iowa Center?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

5°26°47°67°88°27°10°Jan31°14°Feb45°26°Mar59°37°Apr70°49°May80°60°Jun83°63°Jul81°61°Aug75°52°Sep62°39°Oct46°27°Nov32°16°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.9"Jan1.2"Feb2.0"Mar3.5"Apr4.8"May5.8"Jun4.3"Jul4.2"Aug3.4"Sep2.7"Oct2.0"Nov1.5"Dec

Best time to visit Iowa Center: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COLO, IA US (USC00131710), adjusted for the elevation of Iowa Center.

Iowa Center weather month by month

January
27° 10°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.4 in of snow
February
31° 14°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.6 in of snow
March
45° 26°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow
April
59° 37°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
May
70° 49°F
4.8 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
80° 60°F
5.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
83° 63°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
81° 61°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
75° 52°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
62° 39°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
November
46° 27°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
December
32° 16°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Iowa Center through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:37 AM5:09 PM9 h 31 min
February7:07 AM5:48 PM10 h 40 min
March7:23 AM7:21 PM11 h 58 min
April6:31 AM7:56 PM13 h 24 min
May5:51 AM8:28 PM14 h 37 min
June5:36 AM8:52 PM15 h 16 min
July5:50 AM8:49 PM14 h 58 min
August6:20 AM8:15 PM13 h 54 min
September6:52 AM7:24 PM12 h 32 min
October7:24 AM6:33 PM11 h 8 min
November7:02 AM4:54 PM9 h 52 min
December7:32 AM4:44 PM9 h 11 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Iowa Center?

Iowa Center 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 36.5 inches (926 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Iowa Center 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 Iowa Center

The closest live webcam is Nevada: WWD - US 30 @ S27 near, 5.5 miles N of Iowa Center.

Nevada: WWD - US 30 @ S27 nearNevada · 5.5 mi NOn Windy
Nevada: NV - US 30 @ MM 157.1 (S 11th St)Nevada · 5.7 mi NOn Windy
Nevada: WWD - US 30 @ MM 157.6 (S 19th St)Nevada · 5.7 mi NOn Windy
Nevada: NV - US 30 @ MM 157.6 (19th St)Nevada · 5.7 mi NOn Windy
Nevada: NV - US 30 @ MM 156 (SW 4th St)Nevada · 6.2 mi NWOn Windy
Shipley: NV - US 30 @ MM 154.1 (600th Ave)Shipley · 7.4 mi NWOn Windy
Midvale: AM - I-35 @ MM 105.6Midvale · 8.5 mi WOn Windy
Midvale: AM - I-35 @ MM 107.7Midvale · 8.6 mi WOn Windy
Huxley: AM - I-35 @ MM 104.3 (E 1st St )Huxley · 8.8 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Iowa Center.

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Questions about Iowa Center

Where is Iowa Center, IA?

Iowa Center is an unincorporated community in Story County, Iowa, 2.6 miles S of Maxwell.

What county is Iowa Center in?

Iowa Center is in Story County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Iowa Center, IA?

The ZIP code for Iowa Center is 50161.

What is the nearest town to Iowa Center?

Maxwell, 2.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Iowa Center?

Yes. The closest is Nevada: WWD - US 30 @ S27 near, 5.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Iowa Center?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Iowa Center?

January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Iowa Center?

About 36.5 inches (926 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Iowa Center?

Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Iowa Center?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Iowa Center have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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