Olaf, IA
Unincorporated community in Hancock County, Iowa
Olaf is a small unincorporated community in Hancock County, Iowa. It is 4.8 miles NW of Kanawha, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50447.
Olaf at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Hancock County
- ZIP code
- 50447
- Nearest town
- Kanawha (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.8867, -93.7244
Weather in Olaf now
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Olaf weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Olaf.
This week in Olaf
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Olaf
What is the weather usually like in Olaf?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 34.3 inprecipitation per year · 871 mm
- 31.1 insnowfall per year · 79 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Olaf: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLARION, IA US (USC00131541), adjusted for the elevation of Olaf.
Olaf weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Olaf through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:57 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Olaf?
Olaf 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 6°F (-14°C).
It gets about 34.3 inches (871 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Olaf 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 Olaf
The closest live webcam is Dows: Rest Area: I-35 NB/SB MM 159 near - Truck Parking 1, 20.0 miles SE of Olaf.
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Questions about Olaf
Where is Olaf, IA?
Olaf is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, Iowa, 4.8 miles NW of Kanawha.
What county is Olaf in?
Olaf is in Hancock County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Olaf, IA?
The ZIP code for Olaf is 50447.
What is the nearest town to Olaf?
Kanawha, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Olaf?
Yes. The closest is Dows: Rest Area: I-35 NB/SB MM 159 near - Truck Parking 1, 20.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Olaf?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Olaf?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Olaf?
About 34.3 inches (871 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Olaf?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Olaf?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Olaf have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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