Piper, IA
Unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Iowa
Piper is a small unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Iowa. It is 3.9 miles SE of Rinard, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50579.
Piper at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Calhoun County
- ZIP code
- 50579
- Nearest town
- Rinard (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.3650, -94.5533
Weather in Piper now
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Piper weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Piper.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Piper
What is the weather usually like in Piper?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 33.7 inprecipitation per year · 857 mm
- 32.1 insnowfall per year · 82 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Piper: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCKWELL CITY, IA US (USC00137161), adjusted for the elevation of Piper.
Piper weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Piper through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:58 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:55 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Piper?
Piper 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 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 33.7 inches (857 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 32 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Piper 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 Piper
The closest live webcam is Twin Lakes Trailer Court: R63: East View, 8.4 miles NW of Piper.
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Questions about Piper
Where is Piper, IA?
Piper is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Iowa, 3.9 miles SE of Rinard.
What county is Piper in?
Piper is in Calhoun County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Piper, IA?
The ZIP code for Piper is 50579.
What is the nearest town to Piper?
Rinard, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Piper?
Yes. The closest is Twin Lakes Trailer Court: R63: East View, 8.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Piper?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Piper?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Piper?
About 33.7 inches (857 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Piper?
Yes, about 32 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Piper?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Piper have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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