Otis, IA
Unincorporated community in Linn County, Iowa
Otis is a small unincorporated community in Linn County, Iowa. It is 3.0 miles W of Cedar Rapids, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52401.
Otis at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Linn County
- ZIP code
- 52401
- Nearest town
- Cedar Rapids (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.9514, -91.6231
Weather in Otis now
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Otis weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Otis.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Otis
What is the weather usually like in Otis?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 35.9 inprecipitation per year · 912 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Otis: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CEDAR RAPIDS MUNI AP, IA US (USW00014990), adjusted for the elevation of Otis.
Otis weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Otis through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:45 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 7:25 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Otis?
Otis has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 35.9 inches (912 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Otis 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 Otis
The closest live webcam is Cedar Rapids: CR - US 30 @ MM 252.7 (Ivanhoe Rd SW), 1.8 miles S of Otis.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Otis.
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Questions about Otis
Where is Otis, IA?
Otis is an unincorporated community in Linn County, Iowa, 3.0 miles W of Cedar Rapids.
What county is Otis in?
Otis is in Linn County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Otis, IA?
The ZIP code for Otis is 52401.
What is the nearest town to Otis?
Cedar Rapids, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Otis?
Yes. The closest is Cedar Rapids: CR - US 30 @ MM 252.7 (Ivanhoe Rd SW), 1.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Otis?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Otis?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Otis?
About 35.9 inches (912 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Otis?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Otis?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Otis have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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