Potter, IA
Unincorporated community in Tama County, Iowa
Potter is a small unincorporated community in Tama County, Iowa. It is 2.5 miles NW of Montour, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50173.
Potter at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Tama County
- ZIP code
- 50173
- Nearest town
- Montour (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.9600, -92.6750
Weather in Potter now
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Potter weather by the hour
Potter weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Potter.
This week in Potter
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Potter
What is the weather usually like in Potter?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 9°F average low
- 35.3 inprecipitation per year · 895 mm
- 32.8 insnowfall per year · 83 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Potter: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TOLEDO 3N, IA US (USC00138296), adjusted for the elevation of Potter.
Potter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Potter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:49 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:59 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Potter?
Potter 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 35.3 inches (895 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 33 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Potter 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 Potter
The closest live webcam is LaMoille › South-west: WWD - US 30 @ IA 330 N (46), 18.0 miles W of Potter.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Potter.
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Questions about Potter
Where is Potter, IA?
Potter is an unincorporated community in Tama County, Iowa, 2.5 miles NW of Montour.
What county is Potter in?
Potter is in Tama County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Potter, IA?
The ZIP code for Potter is 50173.
What is the nearest town to Potter?
Montour, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Potter?
Yes. The closest is LaMoille › South-west: WWD - US 30 @ IA 330 N (46), 18.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Potter?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Potter?
January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Potter?
About 35.3 inches (895 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Potter?
Yes, about 33 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Potter?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Potter have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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