Prairie City, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Prairie City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prairie City.
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What is the weather usually like in Prairie City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 36.6 inprecipitation per year · 929 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Prairie City: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DES MOINES 17 E, IA US (USW00054902), adjusted for the elevation of Prairie City.
Prairie City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Prairie City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:50 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Prairie City?
Prairie City has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 36.6 inches (929 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Prairie City is June to September. At 928 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Prairie City
What is the hottest month in Prairie City?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Prairie City?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Prairie City?
About 36.6 inches (929 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Prairie City?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Prairie City?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Prairie City have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Prairie City in November?
Highs average 48°F and lows 29°F, with about 1.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Prairie City?
Around 7:00 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:54 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Prairie City weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Prairie City.
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