McPherson, IA
Unincorporated community in Madison County, Iowa
McPherson is a small unincorporated community in Madison County, Iowa. It is 3.9 miles SW of Macksburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50155.
McPherson at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Madison County
- ZIP code
- 50155
- Nearest town
- Macksburg (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.2403, -94.1183
Weather in McPherson now
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McPherson weather by the hour
McPherson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of McPherson.
This week in McPherson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in McPherson
What is the weather usually like in McPherson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 34.8 inprecipitation per year · 884 mm
- 30.7 insnowfall per year · 78 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit McPherson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WINTERSET 1S, IA US (USC00139132), adjusted for the elevation of McPherson.
McPherson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in McPherson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in McPherson?
McPherson 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 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 34.8 inches (884 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit McPherson 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 McPherson
The closest live webcam is Creston: R13: US 34 West, 16.4 miles SW of McPherson.
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Questions about McPherson
Where is McPherson, IA?
McPherson is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Iowa, 3.9 miles SW of Macksburg.
What county is McPherson in?
McPherson is in Madison County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of McPherson, IA?
The ZIP code for McPherson is 50155.
What is the nearest town to McPherson?
Macksburg, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near McPherson?
Yes. The closest is Creston: R13: US 34 West, 16.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in McPherson?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in McPherson?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in McPherson?
About 34.8 inches (884 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in McPherson?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit McPherson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does McPherson have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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