Potosia, IA
Unincorporated community in Plymouth County, Iowa
Potosia is a small unincorporated community in Plymouth County, Iowa. It is 4.7 miles SE of Hinton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 51038.
Potosia at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Plymouth County
- ZIP code
- 51038
- Nearest town
- Hinton (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.6636, -96.3717
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Potosia weather for the next 7 days
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What is the weather usually like in Potosia?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 7°F average low
- 30.0 inprecipitation per year · 762 mm
- 30.9 insnowfall per year · 78 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Potosia: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LE MARS, IA US (USC00134735), adjusted for the elevation of Potosia.
Potosia weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Potosia through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 9:06 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| December | 7:47 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Potosia?
Potosia 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 7°F (-14°C).
It gets about 30.0 inches (762 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Potosia 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 Potosia
The closest live webcam is Sioux City: 3BF - IA 12 @ MM 11.8 (IWZ3107), 9.6 miles SW of Potosia.
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Questions about Potosia
Where is Potosia, IA?
Potosia is an unincorporated community in Plymouth County, Iowa, 4.7 miles SE of Hinton.
What county is Potosia in?
Potosia is in Plymouth County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Potosia, IA?
The ZIP code for Potosia is 51038.
What is the nearest town to Potosia?
Hinton, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Potosia?
Yes. The closest is Sioux City: 3BF - IA 12 @ MM 11.8 (IWZ3107), 9.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Potosia?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Potosia?
January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Potosia?
About 30.0 inches (762 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Potosia?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Potosia?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Potosia have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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