Motor, IA
Unincorporated community in Clayton County, Iowa
Motor is a small unincorporated community in Clayton County, Iowa. It is 4.4 miles NW of Elkader, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52044.
Motor at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Clayton County
- ZIP code
- 52044
- Nearest town
- Elkader (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.8069, -91.3511
Weather in Motor now
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Motor weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Motor.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Motor
What is the weather usually like in Motor?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 38.8 inprecipitation per year · 986 mm
- 35.6 insnowfall per year · 90 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Motor: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELKADER 6 SSW, IA US (USC00132603), adjusted for the elevation of Motor.
Motor weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Motor through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:43 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 6 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Motor?
Motor has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-14°C).
It gets about 38.8 inches (986 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 36 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Motor 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 Motor
The closest live webcam is Fayette › East: Upper Iowa University - Fayette, 22.9 miles W of Motor.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Motor.
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Questions about Motor
Where is Motor, IA?
Motor is an unincorporated community in Clayton County, Iowa, 4.4 miles NW of Elkader.
What county is Motor in?
Motor is in Clayton County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Motor, IA?
The ZIP code for Motor is 52044.
What is the nearest town to Motor?
Elkader, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Motor?
Yes. The closest is Fayette › East: Upper Iowa University - Fayette, 22.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Motor?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Motor?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Motor?
About 38.8 inches (986 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Motor?
Yes, about 36 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Motor?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Motor have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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