Louisa, IA

Unincorporated community in Linn County, Iowa

Louisa is a small unincorporated community in Linn County, Iowa. It is 2.1 miles NW of Hiawatha, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52402.

Louisa at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Linn County
ZIP code
52402
Nearest town
Hiawatha (2.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.0314, -91.6672

Weather in Louisa now

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Louisa weather by the hour

Louisa weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Louisa

What is the weather usually like in Louisa?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

8°29°49°70°90°30°13°Jan35°17°Feb49°28°Mar63°38°Apr74°50°May82°60°Jun85°63°Jul83°61°Aug77°53°Sep64°42°Oct48°29°Nov35°19°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.2"Jan1.3"Feb2.1"Mar4.0"Apr4.7"May5.7"Jun4.5"Jul4.4"Aug4.0"Sep3.0"Oct2.2"Nov1.7"Dec

Best time to visit Louisa: May and July to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CEDAR RAPIDS #1, IA US (USC00131319), adjusted for the elevation of Louisa.

Louisa weather month by month

January
30° 13°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 8.7 in of snow
February
35° 17°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 8.3 in of snow
March
49° 28°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow
April
63° 38°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
May
74° 50°F
4.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
82° 60°F
5.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
85° 63°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
83° 61°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
77° 53°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
64° 42°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
November
48° 29°F
2.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
December
35° 19°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 9.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Louisa through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:30 AM5:01 PM9 h 31 min
February7:00 AM5:40 PM10 h 40 min
March7:16 AM7:14 PM11 h 58 min
April6:24 AM7:49 PM13 h 25 min
May5:44 AM8:21 PM14 h 37 min
June5:28 AM8:45 PM15 h 17 min
July5:43 AM8:42 PM14 h 59 min
August6:13 AM8:08 PM13 h 55 min
September6:45 AM7:17 PM12 h 32 min
October7:18 AM6:26 PM11 h 8 min
November6:55 AM4:47 PM9 h 51 min
December7:26 AM4:37 PM9 h 11 min

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

What is the weather like in Louisa?

Louisa has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).

It gets about 38.7 inches (984 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 34 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Louisa is May and July 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 Louisa

The closest live webcam is Cedar Rapids: CR - I-380 @ MM 23.9 (Collins Rd - S), 0.4 miles SW of Louisa.

Cedar Rapids: CR - I-380 @ MM 23.9 (Collins Rd - S)Cedar Rapids · 0.4 mi SWOn Windy
Cedar Rapids: CR - I-380 @ MM 23.9 (Collins Rd - N)Cedar Rapids · 0.4 mi SWOn Windy
Cedar Rapids: WWD - IA 100 @ MM 9 (I-380)Cedar Rapids · 0.4 mi SWOn Windy
Cedar Rapids: CR - I-380 @ MM 23.9 (Collins Rd - N)-QCedar Rapids · 0.4 mi SWOn Windy
Cedar Rapids: CR - IA 100 @ MM 9.8 (Council St)Cedar Rapids · 0.5 mi SEOn Windy
Hiawatha: CR - I-380 @ MM 24.4 (Blairs Ferry Rd NE)Hiawatha · 0.5 mi NWOn Windy
Cedar Rapids: CR - I-380 @ MM 23.4 (42nd St NE)Cedar Rapids · 0.7 mi SOn Windy
Cedar Rapids: CR - IA 100 @ MM 10.1 (Rockwell Dr)Cedar Rapids · 1.0 mi EOn Windy
Cedar Rapids: CR - IA 100 @ MM 8.6 (W of I-380)Cedar Rapids · 1.1 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Louisa

Where is Louisa, IA?

Louisa is an unincorporated community in Linn County, Iowa, 2.1 miles NW of Hiawatha.

What county is Louisa in?

Louisa is in Linn County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Louisa, IA?

The ZIP code for Louisa is 52402.

What is the nearest town to Louisa?

Hiawatha, 2.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Louisa?

Yes. The closest is Cedar Rapids: CR - I-380 @ MM 23.9 (Collins Rd - S), 0.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Louisa?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Louisa?

January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in Louisa?

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

Does it snow in Louisa?

Yes, about 34 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Louisa?

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

What climate does Louisa have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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