Otter Creek, IA
Unincorporated community in Dubuque County, Iowa
Otter Creek is a small unincorporated community in Dubuque County, Iowa. It is 3.9 miles N of Zwingle, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52079.
Otter Creek at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Dubuque County
- ZIP code
- 52079
- Nearest town
- Zwingle (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.2406, -90.6825
Weather in Otter Creek now
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Otter Creek weather by the hour
Otter Creek weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Otter Creek.
This week in Otter Creek
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Otter Creek
What is the weather usually like in Otter Creek?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 38.2 inprecipitation per year · 970 mm
- 42.5 insnowfall per year · 108 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Otter Creek: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DUBUQUE RGNL AP, IA US (USW00094908), adjusted for the elevation of Otter Creek.
Otter Creek weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Otter Creek through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:42 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Otter Creek?
Otter Creek has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 38.2 inches (970 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 43 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Otter Creek 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 Otter Creek
The closest live webcam is Maquoketa › North-east: Blues Highway, 11.9 miles S of Otter Creek.
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Questions about Otter Creek
Where is Otter Creek, IA?
Otter Creek is an unincorporated community in Dubuque County, Iowa, 3.9 miles N of Zwingle.
What county is Otter Creek in?
Otter Creek is in Dubuque County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Otter Creek, IA?
The ZIP code for Otter Creek is 52079.
What is the nearest town to Otter Creek?
Zwingle, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Otter Creek?
Yes. The closest is Maquoketa › North-east: Blues Highway, 11.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Otter Creek?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Otter Creek?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Otter Creek?
About 38.2 inches (970 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Otter Creek?
Yes, about 43 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Otter Creek?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Otter Creek have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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