McPherson, IA
Unincorporated community in Mills County, Iowa
McPherson is a small unincorporated community in Mills County, Iowa. It is 3.5 miles W of Emerson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 51533.
McPherson at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Mills County
- ZIP code
- 51533
- Nearest town
- Emerson (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.0114, -95.3364
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 · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 37.2 inprecipitation per year · 946 mm
- 27.4 insnowfall per year · 70 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit McPherson: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RED OAK, IA US (USC00136940), adjusted for the elevation of McPherson.
McPherson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in McPherson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:56 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 17 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 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 37.2 inches (946 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 27 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit McPherson is May–June and August–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 Tenville › South-west: 34th Infantry Division Highway - U. S. Highway 71, 18.5 miles E of McPherson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from McPherson.
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Questions about McPherson
Where is McPherson, IA?
McPherson is an unincorporated community in Mills County, Iowa, 3.5 miles W of Emerson.
What county is McPherson in?
McPherson is in Mills County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of McPherson, IA?
The ZIP code for McPherson is 51533.
What is the nearest town to McPherson?
Emerson, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near McPherson?
Yes. The closest is Tenville › South-west: 34th Infantry Division Highway - U. S. Highway 71, 18.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in McPherson?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in McPherson?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in McPherson?
About 37.2 inches (946 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in McPherson?
Yes, about 27 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit McPherson?
May–June and August–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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