Poplar, IA
Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Iowa
Poplar is a small unincorporated community in Shelby County, Iowa. It is 4.2 miles SW of Jacksonville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 51543.
Poplar at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Shelby County
- ZIP code
- 51543
- Nearest town
- Jacksonville (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.6883, -95.0933
Weather in Poplar now
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Poplar weather by the hour
Poplar weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Poplar.
This week in Poplar
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What is the weather usually like in Poplar?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 9°F average low
- 35.0 inprecipitation per year · 890 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Poplar: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AUDUBON, IA US (USC00130385), adjusted for the elevation of Poplar.
Poplar weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Poplar through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:58 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 7:08 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Poplar?
Poplar 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 9°F (-13°C).
It gets about 35.0 inches (890 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Poplar 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 Poplar
The closest live webcam is Elk Horn: Iowa, Verenigde Staten, 6.9 miles S of Poplar.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Poplar.
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Questions about Poplar
Where is Poplar, IA?
Poplar is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, Iowa, 4.2 miles SW of Jacksonville.
What county is Poplar in?
Poplar is in Shelby County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Poplar, IA?
The ZIP code for Poplar is 51543.
What is the nearest town to Poplar?
Jacksonville, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Poplar?
Yes. The closest is Elk Horn: Iowa, Verenigde Staten, 6.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Poplar?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Poplar?
January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Poplar?
About 35.0 inches (890 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Poplar?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Poplar?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Poplar have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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