Pickering, IA

Unincorporated community in Marshall County, Iowa

Pickering is a small unincorporated community in Marshall County, Iowa. It is 2.4 miles W of Ferguson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50078.

Pickering at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Marshall County
ZIP code
50078
Nearest town
Ferguson (2.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.9408, -92.8164

Weather in Pickering now

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Pickering weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pickering

What is the weather usually like in Pickering?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

4°25°46°67°88°28°9°Jan32°13°Feb45°25°Mar60°36°Apr71°49°May80°59°Jun83°63°Jul82°60°Aug75°51°Sep62°39°Oct47°26°Nov33°16°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan1.2"Feb2.1"Mar3.8"Apr4.9"May5.9"Jun4.6"Jul4.4"Aug3.9"Sep2.7"Oct2.1"Nov1.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MARSHALLTOWN, IA US (USC00135198), adjusted for the elevation of Pickering.

Pickering weather month by month

January
28° 9°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow
February
32° 13°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 5.3 in of snow
March
45° 25°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
April
60° 36°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
May
71° 49°F
4.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
80° 59°F
5.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
83° 63°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
82° 60°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
75° 51°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
62° 39°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
47° 26°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
December
33° 16°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 7.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Pickering through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:34 AM5:06 PM9 h 31 min
February7:05 AM5:45 PM10 h 40 min
March7:21 AM7:19 PM11 h 58 min
April6:28 AM7:53 PM13 h 24 min
May5:48 AM8:26 PM14 h 37 min
June5:33 AM8:50 PM15 h 16 min
July5:47 AM8:46 PM14 h 58 min
August6:18 AM8:13 PM13 h 55 min
September6:50 AM7:22 PM12 h 32 min
October7:22 AM6:31 PM11 h 8 min
November6:59 AM4:51 PM9 h 52 min
December7:30 AM4:42 PM9 h 11 min

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

What is the weather like in Pickering?

Pickering has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 9°F (-13°C).

It gets about 37.9 inches (962 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Pickering 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 Pickering

The closest live webcam is LaMoille › South-west: WWD - US 30 @ IA 330 N (46), 11.5 miles NW of Pickering.

LaMoille › South-west: WWD - US 30 @ IA 330 N (46)LaMoille · 11.5 mi NWOn Windy
LaMoille: WWD - US 30 @ IA 330 S (47)LaMoille · 11.5 mi NWOn Windy
Oakland Acres: NW - I-80 @ MM 177.8 (W of Co Rd T38)Oakland Acres · 17.0 mi SOn Windy
Oakland Acres: NW - I-80 @ MM 178.8 (Co Rd T38)Oakland Acres · 17.0 mi SOn Windy
Oakland Acres: RA80WB180 - CenterOakland Acres · 17.1 mi SOn Windy
Oakland Acres: RA80WB180 - EntryOakland Acres · 17.1 mi SOn Windy
Oakland Acres: RA80WB180 - ExitOakland Acres · 17.1 mi SOn Windy
Oakland Acres › North: RWIS - I 80 MM 180 @ Grinnell MM180(mini)Oakland Acres · 17.1 mi SOn Windy
Oakland Acres: I-80 @ MM 180.2Oakland Acres · 17.2 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Pickering

Where is Pickering, IA?

Pickering is an unincorporated community in Marshall County, Iowa, 2.4 miles W of Ferguson.

What county is Pickering in?

Pickering is in Marshall County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Pickering, IA?

The ZIP code for Pickering is 50078.

What is the nearest town to Pickering?

Ferguson, 2.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Pickering?

Yes. The closest is LaMoille › South-west: WWD - US 30 @ IA 330 N (46), 11.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Pickering?

July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Pickering?

January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).

How much does it rain in Pickering?

About 37.9 inches (962 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Pickering?

Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Pickering?

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

What climate does Pickering have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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