Palmer, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Palmer weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Palmer.
This week in Palmer
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Palmer
What is the weather usually like in Palmer?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 7°F average low
- 32.8 inprecipitation per year · 833 mm
- 38.8 insnowfall per year · 99 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Palmer: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station POCAHONTAS, IA US (USC00136719), adjusted for the elevation of Palmer.
Palmer weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Palmer through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:56 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 7:08 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| December | 7:39 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Palmer?
Palmer has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).
It gets about 32.8 inches (833 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 39 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Palmer is June to September. At 1,240 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Palmer
What is the hottest month in Palmer?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Palmer?
January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Palmer?
About 32.8 inches (833 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Palmer?
Yes, about 39 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Palmer?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Palmer have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Palmer in November?
Highs average 45°F and lows 25°F, with about 1.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Palmer?
Around 7:08 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:57 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Palmer weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Palmer.
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