Ottawa, IA
Unincorporated community in Clarke County, Iowa
Ottawa is a small unincorporated community in Clarke County, Iowa. It is 1.4 miles S of Woodburn, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50275.
Ottawa at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Clarke County
- ZIP code
- 50275
- Nearest town
- Woodburn (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.0300, -93.5908
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 · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 38.7 inprecipitation per year · 984 mm
- 28.1 insnowfall per year · 71 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ottawa: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OSCEOLA, IA US (USC00136316), 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 | 5:12 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:49 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 17 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 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-11°C).
It gets about 38.7 inches (984 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ottawa 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 Ottawa
The closest live webcam is Osceola: R35: US 34 Bridge, 10.6 miles W of Ottawa.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ottawa.
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Questions about Ottawa
Where is Ottawa, IA?
Ottawa is an unincorporated community in Clarke County, Iowa, 1.4 miles S of Woodburn.
What county is Ottawa in?
Ottawa is in Clarke County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Ottawa, IA?
The ZIP code for Ottawa is 50275.
What is the nearest town to Ottawa?
Woodburn, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ottawa?
Yes. The closest is Osceola: R35: US 34 Bridge, 10.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ottawa?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ottawa?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Ottawa?
About 38.7 inches (984 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Ottawa?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ottawa?
May–June and August–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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