Ottawa, IA
Unincorporated community in Warren County, Iowa
Ottawa is a small unincorporated community in Warren County, Iowa. It is 3.6 miles SE of Milo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50166.
Ottawa at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Warren County
- ZIP code
- 50166
- Nearest town
- Milo (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.3119, -93.5019
Weather in Ottawa now
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Ottawa weather by the hour
Ottawa weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ottawa.
This week in Ottawa
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ottawa
What is the weather usually like in Ottawa?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 37.8 inprecipitation per year · 960 mm
- 30.8 insnowfall per year · 78 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ottawa: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station INDIANOLA 2W, IA US (USC00134063), adjusted for the elevation of Ottawa.
Ottawa weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ottawa through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:50 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Ottawa?
Ottawa has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 37.8 inches (960 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa
The closest live webcam is Scotch Ridge: D1 - US 65 @ MM 67.3 - Rd - ICWS)-Q, 11.4 miles N of Ottawa.
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Other communities near Ottawa
- Sunfield Mobile Home Park4.7 mi NW
- Lawrenceburg6.3 mi S
- Summerset8.5 mi N
- Summerset Junction9.4 mi N
- Medora10.1 mi SW
- Scotch Ridge11.5 mi N
- West Saint Marys12.3 mi W
- Wick12.5 mi W
- Western Acres Mobile Home Park12.6 mi N
- Bauer12.6 mi SE
- Churchville14.2 mi NW
- South River Crossing14.2 mi SW
- Avon Lake14.5 mi N
- Jay14.8 mi S
- Avon15.0 mi N
Questions about Ottawa
Where is Ottawa, IA?
Ottawa is an unincorporated community in Warren County, Iowa, 3.6 miles SE of Milo.
What county is Ottawa in?
Ottawa is in Warren County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Ottawa, IA?
The ZIP code for Ottawa is 50166.
What is the nearest town to Ottawa?
Milo, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ottawa?
Yes. The closest is Scotch Ridge: D1 - US 65 @ MM 67.3 - Rd - ICWS)-Q, 11.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ottawa?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ottawa?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Ottawa?
About 37.8 inches (960 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Ottawa?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ottawa?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ottawa have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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