Marathon, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Marathon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Marathon.
This week in Marathon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Marathon
What is the weather usually like in Marathon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 32.0 inprecipitation per year · 813 mm
- 35.2 insnowfall per year · 89 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Marathon: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SIOUX RAPIDS 4 E, IA US (USC00137726), adjusted for the elevation of Marathon.
Marathon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Marathon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:58 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Marathon?
Marathon 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 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 32.0 inches (813 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 35 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Marathon is June to September. At 1,391 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Marathon
What is the hottest month in Marathon?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Marathon?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Marathon?
About 32.0 inches (813 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Marathon?
Yes, about 35 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Marathon?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Marathon have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Marathon in November?
Highs average 44°F and lows 25°F, with about 1.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Marathon?
Around 7:10 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:58 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Marathon weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Marathon.
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