Philby, IA
Unincorporated community in O'Brien County, Iowa
Philby is a small unincorporated community in O'Brien County, Iowa. It is 4.3 miles NE of Archer, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 51231.
Philby at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- O'Brien County
- ZIP code
- 51231
- Nearest town
- Archer (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 43.0697, -95.8014
Weather in Philby now
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Philby weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Philby.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Philby
What is the weather usually like in Philby?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
- 31.1 inprecipitation per year · 790 mm
- 40.8 insnowfall per year · 104 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Philby: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHELDON, IA US (USC00137594), adjusted for the elevation of Philby.
Philby weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Philby through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 9:06 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:14 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| December | 7:46 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Philby?
Philby has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).
It gets about 31.1 inches (790 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 41 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Philby 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 Philby
The closest live webcam is Hospers: WWD - IA 60 @ L22 in, 4.8 miles W of Philby.
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Questions about Philby
Where is Philby, IA?
Philby is an unincorporated community in O'Brien County, Iowa, 4.3 miles NE of Archer.
What county is Philby in?
Philby is in O'Brien County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Philby, IA?
The ZIP code for Philby is 51231.
What is the nearest town to Philby?
Archer, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Philby?
Yes. The closest is Hospers: WWD - IA 60 @ L22 in, 4.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Philby?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Philby?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Philby?
About 31.1 inches (790 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Philby?
Yes, about 41 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Philby?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Philby have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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