Kemper, IA

Unincorporated community in Des Moines County, Iowa

Kemper is a small unincorporated community in Des Moines County, Iowa. It is 1.6 miles NW of Oak Hills, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61425.

Kemper at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Des Moines County
ZIP code
61425
Nearest town
Oak Hills (1.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.7439, -91.1233

Weather in Kemper now

Loading the National Weather Service forecast…

Kemper weather by the hour

Kemper weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Kemper

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kemper

What is the weather usually like in Kemper?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

10°30°50°70°90°32°15°Jan37°19°Feb50°30°Mar62°40°Apr73°52°May82°62°Jun85°66°Jul83°64°Aug77°55°Sep65°43°Oct50°31°Nov37°21°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.7"Jan1.9"Feb2.8"Mar4.2"Apr5.2"May5.1"Jun4.3"Jul3.9"Aug3.9"Sep3.3"Oct2.6"Nov2.1"Dec

Best time to visit Kemper: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BURLINGTON 2S, IA US (USC00131060), adjusted for the elevation of Kemper.

Kemper weather month by month

January
32° 15°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow
February
37° 19°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 5.8 in of snow
March
50° 30°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow
April
62° 40°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
May
73° 52°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
82° 62°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 66°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
83° 64°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
77° 55°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
65° 43°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
50° 31°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
December
37° 21°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Kemper through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM5:03 PM9 h 38 min
February6:56 AM5:40 PM10 h 44 min
March7:14 AM7:12 PM11 h 58 min
April6:23 AM7:45 PM13 h 21 min
May5:45 AM8:16 PM14 h 30 min
June5:31 AM8:39 PM15 h 8 min
July5:44 AM8:36 PM14 h 51 min
August6:13 AM8:04 PM13 h 50 min
September6:44 AM7:15 PM12 h 31 min
October7:14 AM6:25 PM11 h 11 min
November6:50 AM4:48 PM9 h 57 min
December7:20 AM4:39 PM9 h 19 min

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

What is the weather like in Kemper?

Kemper 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 15°F (-9°C).

It gets about 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 22 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Kemper 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 Kemper

The closest live webcam is Gulf Port: D5 - US 34 @ Mellinger Ave - IL (05), 4.9 miles N of Kemper.

Gulf Port: D5 - US 34 @ Mellinger Ave - IL (05)Gulf Port · 4.9 mi NOn Windy
Burlington: D5 - US 34 @ MM 263.3 (06)Burlington · 5.0 mi NOn Windy
New London: D5 - US 34 @ MM 246.75 near - ICWS (02)New London · 17.2 mi NWOn Windy
New London: D5 - US 34 @ MM 246.75 near - ICWS QUAD (02Q)New London · 17.2 mi NWOn Windy
Donnellson: WWD - US 218 @ IA 2 nearDonnellson · 23.9 mi WOn Windy
Salem: R32: US 218 RoadSalem · 24.9 mi NWOn Windy
Salem: R32: US 218 NorthSalem · 24.9 mi NWOn Windy
Salem: R32: US 218 BridgesSalem · 24.9 mi NWOn Windy
Salem: R32: US 218 SouthSalem · 24.9 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Kemper.

Do you know Kemper? Tell us about it

Help other travelers: share what makes Kemper special. We review every message before publishing it.

Map of Kemper, IA

Tap any road on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Kemper Street View

Loading Street View…

Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.

Open in Google Maps ›

Towns near Kemper

Other communities near Kemper

Questions about Kemper

Where is Kemper, IA?

Kemper is an unincorporated community in Des Moines County, Iowa, 1.6 miles NW of Oak Hills.

What county is Kemper in?

Kemper is in Des Moines County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Kemper, IA?

The ZIP code for Kemper is 61425.

What is the nearest town to Kemper?

Oak Hills, 1.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Kemper?

Yes. The closest is Gulf Port: D5 - US 34 @ Mellinger Ave - IL (05), 4.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Kemper?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Kemper?

January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Kemper?

About 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Kemper?

Yes, about 22 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Kemper?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Kemper have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

Last updated: