Phillips, IA

Unincorporated community in Wapello County, Iowa

Phillips is a small unincorporated community in Wapello County, Iowa. It is 2.2 miles S of Ottumwa, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52501.

Phillips at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Wapello County
ZIP code
52501
Nearest town
Ottumwa (2.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.0539, -92.4267

Weather in Phillips now

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Phillips weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Phillips.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Phillips

What is the weather usually like in Phillips?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

9°30°50°71°91°32°14°Jan37°18°Feb50°29°Mar63°39°Apr73°51°May82°61°Jun86°65°Jul84°62°Aug77°53°Sep64°42°Oct50°29°Nov37°20°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan1.4"Feb2.2"Mar3.8"Apr5.0"May5.4"Jun3.9"Jul4.4"Aug3.5"Sep2.8"Oct2.1"Nov1.4"Dec

Best time to visit Phillips: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OTTUMWA INDUSTRIAL AP, IA US (USW00014950), adjusted for the elevation of Phillips.

Phillips weather month by month

January
32° 14°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.1 in of snow
February
37° 18°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.8 in of snow
March
50° 29°F
2.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow
April
63° 39°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
May
73° 51°F
5.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
82° 61°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
86° 65°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
84° 62°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
77° 53°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
64° 42°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
November
50° 29°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
December
37° 20°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Phillips through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:30 AM5:07 PM9 h 36 min
February7:02 AM5:45 PM10 h 43 min
March7:19 AM7:17 PM11 h 58 min
April6:28 AM7:50 PM13 h 22 min
May5:49 AM8:22 PM14 h 32 min
June5:35 AM8:45 PM15 h 10 min
July5:49 AM8:42 PM14 h 53 min
August6:18 AM8:09 PM13 h 51 min
September6:49 AM7:20 PM12 h 31 min
October7:20 AM6:30 PM11 h 10 min
November6:56 AM4:52 PM9 h 56 min
December7:26 AM4:43 PM9 h 17 min

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

What is the weather like in Phillips?

Phillips has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).

It gets about 37.0 inches (939 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Phillips 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 Phillips

The closest live webcam is Ottumwa › West: River Roots Music Festival - Legacy Fields - South Wapello Street - War Memorial Park - 34th Infantry Division Highway, 2.6 miles S of Phillips.

Ottumwa › West: River Roots Music Festival - Legacy Fields - South Wapello Street - War Memorial Park - 34th Infantry Division HighwayOttumwa · 2.6 mi SOn Windy
Ottumwa: R36: Des Moines River BridgeOttumwa · 2.6 mi SOn Windy
Ottumwa: R36: US 34 EastOttumwa · 2.6 mi SOn Windy
Ottumwa: R36: West ViewOttumwa · 2.6 mi SOn Windy
Chillicothe: D5 - US 63 @ Eddyville Rd (04)Chillicothe · 5.3 mi NWOn Windy
Eddyville › East: Iowa 137Eddyville · 13.0 mi NWOn Windy
Eddyville › South-west: Iowa 137Eddyville · 13.0 mi NWOn Windy
Eddyville: R56: RoadwayEddyville · 13.0 mi NWOn Windy
Eddyville: R56: Bridge DeckEddyville · 13.0 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Phillips

Where is Phillips, IA?

Phillips is an unincorporated community in Wapello County, Iowa, 2.2 miles S of Ottumwa.

What county is Phillips in?

Phillips is in Wapello County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Phillips, IA?

The ZIP code for Phillips is 52501.

What is the nearest town to Phillips?

Ottumwa, 2.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Phillips?

Yes. The closest is Ottumwa › West: River Roots Music Festival - Legacy Fields - South Wapello Street - War Memorial Park - 34th Infantry Division Highway, 2.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Phillips?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Phillips?

January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Phillips?

About 37.0 inches (939 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Phillips?

Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Phillips?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Phillips have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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