Max, IA
Unincorporated community in O'Brien County, Iowa
Max is a small unincorporated community in O'Brien County, Iowa. It is 3.1 miles W of Sanborn, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 51248.
Max at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- O'Brien County
- ZIP code
- 51248
- Nearest town
- Sanborn (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 43.1861, -95.5950
Weather in Max now
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Max weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Max.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Max
What is the weather usually like in Max?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 32.1 inprecipitation per year · 815 mm
- 41.4 insnowfall per year · 105 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Max: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SANBORN, IA US (USC00137386), adjusted for the elevation of Max.
Max weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Max through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 9:05 PM | 15 h 25 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 9:01 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:14 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| December | 7:45 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Max?
Max has a hot-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 (-14°C).
It gets about 32.1 inches (815 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 41 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Max 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 Max
The closest live webcam is Sheldon: WWD - IA 60 @ US 18 in, 10.9 miles W of Max.
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Questions about Max
Where is Max, IA?
Max is an unincorporated community in O'Brien County, Iowa, 3.1 miles W of Sanborn.
What county is Max in?
Max is in O'Brien County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Max, IA?
The ZIP code for Max is 51248.
What is the nearest town to Max?
Sanborn, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Max?
Yes. The closest is Sheldon: WWD - IA 60 @ US 18 in, 10.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Max?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Max?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Max?
About 32.1 inches (815 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Max?
Yes, about 41 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Max?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Max have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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