Pekin, IA

Unincorporated community in Keokuk County, Iowa

Pekin is a small unincorporated community in Keokuk County, Iowa. It is 4.3 miles NE of Ollie, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52576.

Pekin at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Keokuk County
ZIP code
52576
Nearest town
Ollie (4.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.1628, -92.1594

Weather in Pekin now

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Pekin weather for the next 7 days

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What is the weather usually like in Pekin?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

6°27°48°69°90°30°11°Jan35°15°Feb48°26°Mar61°37°Apr71°49°May81°59°Jun85°63°Jul83°60°Aug76°52°Sep63°40°Oct48°28°Nov35°18°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.2"Jan1.5"Feb2.3"Mar3.7"Apr4.9"May5.1"Jun3.9"Jul4.8"Aug3.5"Sep2.8"Oct2.2"Nov1.5"Dec

Best time to visit Pekin: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SIGOURNEY, IA US (USC00137678), adjusted for the elevation of Pekin.

Pekin weather month by month

January
30° 11°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
February
35° 15°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
48° 26°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
61° 37°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
71° 49°F
4.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
81° 59°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 63°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
83° 60°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 52°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
63° 40°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
48° 28°F
2.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
35° 18°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Pekin through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:30 AM5:06 PM9 h 36 min
February7:01 AM5:44 PM10 h 42 min
March7:18 AM7:16 PM11 h 58 min
April6:27 AM7:49 PM13 h 22 min
May5:48 AM8:21 PM14 h 33 min
June5:33 AM8:44 PM15 h 10 min
July5:47 AM8:41 PM14 h 53 min
August6:17 AM8:09 PM13 h 52 min
September6:48 AM7:19 PM12 h 31 min
October7:19 AM6:29 PM11 h 10 min
November6:55 AM4:51 PM9 h 55 min
December7:25 AM4:42 PM9 h 16 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Pekin?

Pekin has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-11°C).

It gets about 37.4 inches (950 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Pekin 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 Pekin

The closest live webcam is Thornburg: Iowa - Sigourney, 12.1 miles N of Pekin.

Thornburg: Iowa - SigourneyThornburg · 12.1 mi NOn Windy
Ottumwa › West: River Roots Music Festival - Legacy Fields - South Wapello Street - War Memorial Park - 34th Infantry Division HighwayOttumwa · 17.0 mi SWOn Windy
Ottumwa: R36: Des Moines River BridgeOttumwa · 17.0 mi SWOn Windy
Ottumwa: R36: US 34 EastOttumwa · 17.0 mi SWOn Windy
Ottumwa: R36: West ViewOttumwa · 17.0 mi SWOn Windy
Chillicothe: D5 - US 63 @ Eddyville Rd (04)Chillicothe · 19.0 mi WOn Windy
North English › West: South Main StreetNorth English · 24.6 mi NOn Windy
Eddyville › East: Iowa 137Eddyville · 25.2 mi WOn Windy
Eddyville › South-west: Iowa 137Eddyville · 25.2 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Pekin.

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Questions about Pekin

Where is Pekin, IA?

Pekin is an unincorporated community in Keokuk County, Iowa, 4.3 miles NE of Ollie.

What county is Pekin in?

Pekin is in Keokuk County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Pekin, IA?

The ZIP code for Pekin is 52576.

What is the nearest town to Pekin?

Ollie, 4.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Pekin?

Yes. The closest is Thornburg: Iowa - Sigourney, 12.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Pekin?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Pekin?

January, with an average low of 11°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in Pekin?

About 37.4 inches (950 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Pekin?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Pekin?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Pekin have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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