Jefferson, IA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Jefferson weather for the next 7 days

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

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What is the weather usually like in Jefferson?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

4°25°46°67°88°28°9°Jan33°13°Feb46°25°Mar60°36°Apr71°49°May80°59°Jun83°63°Jul81°60°Aug76°51°Sep63°39°Oct46°26°Nov33°15°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan1.3"Feb2.0"Mar3.6"Apr5.0"May5.2"Jun4.4"Jul4.2"Aug3.1"Sep2.6"Oct1.7"Nov1.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JEFFERSON, IA US (USC00134228), adjusted for the elevation of Jefferson.

Jefferson weather month by month

January
28° 9°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 8.2 in of snow
February
33° 13°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 8.2 in of snow
March
46° 25°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 4.8 in of snow
April
60° 36°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
May
71° 49°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 59°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
83° 63°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
81° 60°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
76° 51°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
63° 39°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
November
46° 26°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
December
33° 15°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Jefferson through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:41 AM5:12 PM9 h 31 min
February7:11 AM5:51 PM10 h 40 min
March7:27 AM7:25 PM11 h 58 min
April6:34 AM8:00 PM13 h 25 min
May5:54 AM8:32 PM14 h 37 min
June5:39 AM8:56 PM15 h 16 min
July5:53 AM8:53 PM14 h 59 min
August6:24 AM8:19 PM13 h 55 min
September6:56 AM7:28 PM12 h 32 min
October7:28 AM6:37 PM11 h 8 min
November7:06 AM4:58 PM9 h 51 min
December7:37 AM4:48 PM9 h 11 min

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

What is the weather like in Jefferson?

Jefferson has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 9°F (-13°C).

It gets about 35.3 inches (897 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 32 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Jefferson is June to September. At 1,066 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Jefferson

What is the hottest month in Jefferson?

July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Jefferson?

January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).

How much does it rain in Jefferson?

About 35.3 inches (897 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Jefferson?

Yes, about 32 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Jefferson?

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

What climate does Jefferson have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Jefferson in November?

Highs average 46°F and lows 26°F, with about 1.7 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Jefferson?

Around 7:06 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:58 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Jefferson weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Jefferson.

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