Orson, IA
Unincorporated community in Harrison County, Iowa
Orson is a small unincorporated community in Harrison County, Iowa. It is 3.0 miles NW of Little Sioux, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 51557.
Orson at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Harrison County
- ZIP code
- 51557
- Nearest town
- Little Sioux (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.7794, -95.9831
Weather in Orson now
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Orson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Orson.
This week in Orson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Orson
What is the weather usually like in Orson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 9°F average low
- 39.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,010 mm
- 45.6 insnowfall per year · 116 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Orson: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LITTLE SIOUX 2 NW, IA US (USC00134874), adjusted for the elevation of Orson.
Orson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Orson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Orson?
Orson 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 9°F (-13°C).
It gets about 39.8 inches (1,010 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 46 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Orson 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 Orson
The closest live webcam is River Sioux › North: RWIS - I 29 MM 96 @ Little Sioux - 0, 4.0 miles W of Orson.
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Questions about Orson
Where is Orson, IA?
Orson is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, Iowa, 3.0 miles NW of Little Sioux.
What county is Orson in?
Orson is in Harrison County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Orson, IA?
The ZIP code for Orson is 51557.
What is the nearest town to Orson?
Little Sioux, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Orson?
Yes. The closest is River Sioux › North: RWIS - I 29 MM 96 @ Little Sioux - 0, 4.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Orson?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Orson?
January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Orson?
About 39.8 inches (1,010 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Orson?
Yes, about 46 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Orson?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Orson have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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