Jay, IA
Unincorporated community in Clarke County, Iowa
Jay is a small unincorporated community in Clarke County, Iowa. It is 6.6 miles S of Woodburn, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50275.
Jay at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Clarke County
- ZIP code
- 50275
- Nearest town
- Woodburn (6.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.1067, -93.5864
Weather in Jay now
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Jay weather by the hour
Jay weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Jay.
This week in Jay
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Jay
What is the weather usually like in Jay?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 38.7 inprecipitation per year · 984 mm
- 28.1 insnowfall per year · 71 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Jay: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OSCEOLA, IA US (USC00136316), adjusted for the elevation of Jay.
Jay weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Jay through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:50 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Jay?
Jay has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-11°C).
It gets about 38.7 inches (984 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Jay 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 Jay
The closest live webcam is Osceola: R35: US 34 Bridge, 12.2 miles SW of Jay.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Jay.
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Questions about Jay
Where is Jay, IA?
Jay is an unincorporated community in Clarke County, Iowa, 6.6 miles S of Woodburn.
What county is Jay in?
Jay is in Clarke County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Jay, IA?
The ZIP code for Jay is 50275.
What is the nearest town to Jay?
Woodburn, 6.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Jay?
Yes. The closest is Osceola: R35: US 34 Bridge, 12.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Jay?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Jay?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Jay?
About 38.7 inches (984 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Jay?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Jay?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Jay have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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