Lourdes, IA
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Iowa
Lourdes is a small unincorporated community in Howard County, Iowa. It is 7.1 miles W of Elma, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50628.
Lourdes at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Howard County
- ZIP code
- 50628
- Nearest town
- Elma (7.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 43.2622, -92.2986
Weather in Lourdes now
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Lourdes weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lourdes.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lourdes
What is the weather usually like in Lourdes?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 38.0 inprecipitation per year · 965 mm
- 40.3 insnowfall per year · 102 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lourdes: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CRESCO 1 NE, IA US (USC00131954), adjusted for the elevation of Lourdes.
Lourdes weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lourdes through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 26 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:48 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lourdes?
Lourdes has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-15°C).
It gets about 38.0 inches (965 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 40 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lourdes 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 Lourdes
The closest live webcam is Riceville: R69: East View, 11.4 miles NW of Lourdes.
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Questions about Lourdes
Where is Lourdes, IA?
Lourdes is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Iowa, 7.1 miles W of Elma.
What county is Lourdes in?
Lourdes is in Howard County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Lourdes, IA?
The ZIP code for Lourdes is 50628.
What is the nearest town to Lourdes?
Elma, 7.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lourdes?
Yes. The closest is Riceville: R69: East View, 11.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lourdes?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Lourdes?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Lourdes?
About 38.0 inches (965 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Lourdes?
Yes, about 40 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lourdes?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lourdes have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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