Lizard, IA
Historical community (former settlement) in Pocahontas County, Iowa
Lizard is a historical community (former settlement) in Pocahontas County, Iowa. It is 4.5 miles W of Palmer, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50571.
Lizard at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Pocahontas County
- ZIP code
- 50571
- Nearest town
- Palmer (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.6347, -94.5108
Weather in Lizard now
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Lizard weather by the hour
Lizard weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lizard.
This week in Lizard
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lizard
What is the weather usually like in Lizard?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 32.8 inprecipitation per year · 833 mm
- 38.8 insnowfall per year · 99 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lizard: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station POCAHONTAS, IA US (USC00136719), adjusted for the elevation of Lizard.
Lizard weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lizard through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:55 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 7:08 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| December | 7:39 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lizard?
Lizard has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-14°C).
It gets about 32.8 inches (833 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 39 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lizard 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 Lizard
The closest live webcam is Twin Lakes Trailer Court: R63: East View, 15.1 miles SW of Lizard.
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Questions about Lizard
Where is Lizard, IA?
Lizard is a historical community (former settlement) in Pocahontas County, Iowa, 4.5 miles W of Palmer.
What county is Lizard in?
Lizard is in Pocahontas County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Lizard, IA?
The ZIP code for Lizard is 50571.
What is the nearest town to Lizard?
Palmer, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lizard?
Yes. The closest is Twin Lakes Trailer Court: R63: East View, 15.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lizard?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Lizard?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Lizard?
About 32.8 inches (833 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Lizard?
Yes, about 39 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lizard?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lizard have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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