Leslie, IA

Unincorporated community in Decatur County, Iowa

Leslie is a small unincorporated community in Decatur County, Iowa. It is 4.5 miles SE of Weldon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50262.

Leslie at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Decatur County
ZIP code
50262
Nearest town
Weldon (4.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.9428, -93.7978

Weather in Leslie now

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Leslie weather by the hour

Leslie weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Leslie

What is the weather usually like in Leslie?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

6°28°49°71°92°32°11°Jan37°15°Feb50°26°Mar62°37°Apr72°49°May82°60°Jun87°64°Jul85°61°Aug78°51°Sep65°39°Oct50°27°Nov37°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan1.3"Feb2.1"Mar4.1"Apr5.5"May5.3"Jun4.5"Jul4.6"Aug3.9"Sep2.9"Oct2.1"Nov1.5"Dec

Best time to visit Leslie: 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 Leslie.

Leslie weather month by month

January
32° 11°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 8.2 in of snow
February
37° 15°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 7.2 in of snow
March
50° 26°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
April
62° 37°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
May
72° 49°F
5.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
June
82° 60°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
87° 64°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
85° 61°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
78° 51°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
65° 39°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
November
50° 27°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow
December
37° 17°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Leslie through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:35 AM5:13 PM9 h 37 min
February7:07 AM5:51 PM10 h 43 min
March7:24 AM7:23 PM11 h 58 min
April6:34 AM7:56 PM13 h 22 min
May5:55 AM8:27 PM14 h 31 min
June5:41 AM8:50 PM15 h 9 min
July5:54 AM8:47 PM14 h 52 min
August6:24 AM8:15 PM13 h 51 min
September6:54 AM7:25 PM12 h 31 min
October7:25 AM6:36 PM11 h 10 min
November7:01 AM4:58 PM9 h 56 min
December7:31 AM4:49 PM9 h 18 min

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

What is the weather like in Leslie?

Leslie 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 Leslie 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 Leslie

The closest live webcam is Osceola: Parking Only: I-35 SB MM 31 near - Entrance, 3.4 miles N of Leslie.

Osceola: Parking Only: I-35 SB MM 31 near - EntranceOsceola · 3.4 mi NOn Windy
Osceola: Parking Only: I-35 SB MM 31 near - ExitOsceola · 3.4 mi NOn Windy
Osceola: Parking Only: I-35 SB MM 31 near - ParkingOsceola · 3.4 mi NOn Windy
Colfax: Rest Area: I-35 NB MM 33 near Osceola - Truck Parking 1Colfax · 4.9 mi NOn Windy
Osceola: Rest Area: I-35 NB MM 33 near - EntranceOsceola · 4.9 mi NOn Windy
Osceola: Rest Area: I-35 NB MM 33 near - ExitOsceola · 4.9 mi NOn Windy
Osceola: Rest Area: I-35 NB MM 33 near - SpareOsceola · 4.9 mi NOn Windy
Osceola: Rest Area: I-35 NB MM 33 near - Truck Parking 2Osceola · 4.9 mi NOn Windy
Osceola: Rest Area: I-35 SB MM 33 near - SouthOsceola · 4.9 mi NOn Windy

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

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Questions about Leslie

Where is Leslie, IA?

Leslie is an unincorporated community in Decatur County, Iowa, 4.5 miles SE of Weldon.

What county is Leslie in?

Leslie is in Decatur County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Leslie, IA?

The ZIP code for Leslie is 50262.

What is the nearest town to Leslie?

Weldon, 4.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Leslie?

Yes. The closest is Osceola: Parking Only: I-35 SB MM 31 near - Entrance, 3.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Leslie?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Leslie?

January, with an average low of 11°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in Leslie?

About 38.7 inches (984 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Leslie?

Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Leslie?

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

What climate does Leslie have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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