Jamestown, IA
Unincorporated community in Keokuk County, Iowa
Jamestown is a small unincorporated community in Keokuk County, Iowa. It is 2.0 miles S of What Cheer, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50268.
Jamestown at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Keokuk County
- ZIP code
- 50268
- Nearest town
- What Cheer (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.4292, -92.3547
Weather in Jamestown now
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Jamestown weather by the hour
Jamestown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Jamestown.
This week in Jamestown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Jamestown
What is the weather usually like in Jamestown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 37.4 inprecipitation per year · 950 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Jamestown: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SIGOURNEY, IA US (USC00137678), adjusted for the elevation of Jamestown.
Jamestown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Jamestown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:46 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Jamestown?
Jamestown 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 11°F (-11°C).
It gets about 37.4 inches (950 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Jamestown 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 Jamestown
The closest live webcam is Thornburg: Iowa - Sigourney, 10.2 miles SE of Jamestown.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Jamestown.
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Questions about Jamestown
Where is Jamestown, IA?
Jamestown is an unincorporated community in Keokuk County, Iowa, 2.0 miles S of What Cheer.
What county is Jamestown in?
Jamestown is in Keokuk County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Jamestown, IA?
The ZIP code for Jamestown is 50268.
What is the nearest town to Jamestown?
What Cheer, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Jamestown?
Yes. The closest is Thornburg: Iowa - Sigourney, 10.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Jamestown?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Jamestown?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Jamestown?
About 37.4 inches (950 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Jamestown?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Jamestown?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Jamestown have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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