Polen, IA
Unincorporated community in Union County, Iowa
Polen is a small unincorporated community in Union County, Iowa. It is 5.8 miles NW of Kent, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50845.
Polen at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Union County
- ZIP code
- 50845
- Nearest town
- Kent (5.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.8850, -94.3958
Weather in Polen now
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Polen weather by the hour
Polen weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Polen.
This week in Polen
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Polen
What is the weather usually like in Polen?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 37.9 inprecipitation per year · 963 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Polen: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CRESTON 2 SW, IA US (USC00131962), adjusted for the elevation of Polen.
Polen weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Polen through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Polen?
Polen 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 (-12°C).
It gets about 37.9 inches (963 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Polen 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 Polen
The closest live webcam is Creston: R13: US 34 West, 12.3 miles N of Polen.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Polen.
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Questions about Polen
Where is Polen, IA?
Polen is an unincorporated community in Union County, Iowa, 5.8 miles NW of Kent.
What county is Polen in?
Polen is in Union County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Polen, IA?
The ZIP code for Polen is 50845.
What is the nearest town to Polen?
Kent, 5.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Polen?
Yes. The closest is Creston: R13: US 34 West, 12.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Polen?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Polen?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Polen?
About 37.9 inches (963 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Polen?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Polen?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Polen have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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