Montpelier, IA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Montpelier weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Montpelier.

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What is the weather usually like in Montpelier?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

8°29°49°70°90°31°13°Jan35°17°Feb48°29°Mar61°39°Apr72°51°May81°62°Jun85°65°Jul83°63°Aug76°55°Sep64°43°Oct49°31°Nov36°20°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.2"Jan1.6"Feb2.3"Mar3.5"Apr4.8"May5.0"Jun4.0"Jul3.9"Aug3.6"Sep2.8"Oct2.1"Nov1.7"Dec

Best time to visit Montpelier: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ILLINOIS CITY DAM 16, IL US (USC00114355), adjusted for the elevation of Montpelier.

Montpelier weather month by month

January
31° 13°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
February
35° 17°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
48° 29°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
61° 39°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
72° 51°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
81° 62°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 65°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
83° 63°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
76° 55°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
64° 43°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
49° 31°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
36° 20°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Montpelier through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:25 AM5:00 PM9 h 34 min
February6:56 AM5:38 PM10 h 42 min
March7:12 AM7:11 PM11 h 58 min
April6:21 AM7:44 PM13 h 23 min
May5:42 AM8:16 PM14 h 34 min
June5:27 AM8:40 PM15 h 13 min
July5:41 AM8:37 PM14 h 55 min
August6:11 AM8:04 PM13 h 53 min
September6:42 AM7:14 PM12 h 31 min
October7:14 AM6:23 PM11 h 9 min
November6:50 AM4:45 PM9 h 54 min
December7:21 AM4:35 PM9 h 14 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Montpelier?

Montpelier has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-10°C).

It gets about 36.4 inches (926 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Montpelier is June to September. At 568 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 Montpelier

What is the hottest month in Montpelier?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Montpelier?

January, with an average low of 13°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Montpelier?

About 36.4 inches (926 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Montpelier?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Montpelier?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Montpelier have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Montpelier in November?

Highs average 49°F and lows 31°F, with about 2.1 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Montpelier?

Around 6:50 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:45 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Montpelier weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Montpelier.

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