James, IA
Unincorporated community in Plymouth County, Iowa
James is a small unincorporated community in Plymouth County, Iowa. It is 3.3 miles N of Hinton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 51108.
James at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Plymouth County
- ZIP code
- 51108
- Nearest town
- Hinton (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.5769, -96.3172
Weather in James now
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James weather by the hour
James weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of James.
This week in James
Sunrise, sunset and moon in James
What is the weather usually like in James?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 9°F average low
- 30.3 inprecipitation per year · 769 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit James: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SIOUX CITY ANG, IA US (USC00137702), adjusted for the elevation of James.
James weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in James through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 9:06 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| December | 7:46 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in James?
James has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 9°F (-13°C).
It gets about 30.3 inches (769 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit James is May–June and August–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 James
The closest live webcam is Sioux City: SC - S Lewis @ Gordon Dr (25), 6.9 miles SW of James.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from James.
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Questions about James
Where is James, IA?
James is an unincorporated community in Plymouth County, Iowa, 3.3 miles N of Hinton.
What county is James in?
James is in Plymouth County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of James, IA?
The ZIP code for James is 51108.
What is the nearest town to James?
Hinton, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near James?
Yes. The closest is Sioux City: SC - S Lewis @ Gordon Dr (25), 6.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in James?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in James?
January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in James?
About 30.3 inches (769 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in James?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit James?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does James have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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