Mendota, IA
Historical community (former settlement) in Appanoose County, Iowa
Mendota is a historical community (former settlement) in Appanoose County, Iowa. It is 2.5 miles N of Cincinnati, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52549.
Mendota at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Appanoose County
- ZIP code
- 52549
- Nearest town
- Cincinnati (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.5953, -92.9244
Weather in Mendota now
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Mendota weather by the hour
Mendota weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Mendota.
This week in Mendota
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Mendota
What is the weather usually like in Mendota?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 41.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,065 mm
- 28.7 insnowfall per year · 73 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Mendota: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station UNIONVILLE, MO US (USC00238523), adjusted for the elevation of Mendota.
Mendota weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Mendota through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:45 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Mendota?
Mendota has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-10°C).
It gets about 41.9 inches (1,065 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 29 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Mendota 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 Mendota
The closest live webcam is Jerome: R11: Near RPU, 10.8 miles NW of Mendota.
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Questions about Mendota
Where is Mendota, IA?
Mendota is a historical community (former settlement) in Appanoose County, Iowa, 2.5 miles N of Cincinnati.
What county is Mendota in?
Mendota is in Appanoose County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Mendota, IA?
The ZIP code for Mendota is 52549.
What is the nearest town to Mendota?
Cincinnati, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Mendota?
Yes. The closest is Jerome: R11: Near RPU, 10.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Mendota?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Mendota?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Mendota?
About 41.9 inches (1,065 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Mendota?
Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Mendota?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Mendota have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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