Key West, IA
Unincorporated community in Dubuque County, Iowa
Key West is a small unincorporated community in Dubuque County, Iowa. It is 3.7 miles N of Dubuque, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52003.
Key West at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Dubuque County
- ZIP code
- 52003
- Nearest town
- Dubuque (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.4489, -90.6839
Weather in Key West now
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Key West weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Key West.
This week in Key West
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Key West
What is the weather usually like in Key West?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 38.2 inprecipitation per year · 970 mm
- 42.5 insnowfall per year · 108 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Key West: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DUBUQUE RGNL AP, IA US (USW00094908), adjusted for the elevation of Key West.
Key West weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Key West through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:23 AM | 8:43 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Key West?
Key West has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 38.2 inches (970 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 43 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Key West 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 Key West
The closest live webcam is Dubuque: DQ - US 61 @ MM 187.6 (Maquoketa Dr - South), 0.5 miles NE of Key West.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Key West.
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Questions about Key West
Where is Key West, IA?
Key West is an unincorporated community in Dubuque County, Iowa, 3.7 miles N of Dubuque.
What county is Key West in?
Key West is in Dubuque County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Key West, IA?
The ZIP code for Key West is 52003.
What is the nearest town to Key West?
Dubuque, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Key West?
Yes. The closest is Dubuque: DQ - US 61 @ MM 187.6 (Maquoketa Dr - South), 0.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Key West?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Key West?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Key West?
About 38.2 inches (970 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Key West?
Yes, about 43 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Key West?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Key West have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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