Purdy, IA

Unincorporated community in Marion County, Iowa

Purdy is a small unincorporated community in Marion County, Iowa. It is 4.6 miles N of Melcher-Dallas, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50163.

Purdy at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Marion County
ZIP code
50163
Nearest town
Melcher-Dallas (4.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.1606, -93.2331

Weather in Purdy now

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Purdy weather by the hour

Purdy weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Purdy.

This week in Purdy

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Purdy

What is the weather usually like in Purdy?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

6°27°48°69°90°31°11°Jan36°14°Feb49°25°Mar61°35°Apr71°47°May80°57°Jun85°62°Jul83°59°Aug76°50°Sep64°38°Oct49°26°Nov37°16°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan1.4"Feb1.9"Mar4.1"Apr5.4"May4.9"Jun4.2"Jul4.4"Aug3.7"Sep3.0"Oct2.0"Nov1.3"Dec

Best time to visit Purdy: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHARITON 1 E, IA US (USC00131394), adjusted for the elevation of Purdy.

Purdy weather month by month

January
31° 11°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.9 in of snow
February
36° 14°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.5 in of snow
March
49° 25°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.5 in of snow
April
61° 35°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
May
71° 47°F
5.4 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
80° 57°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 62°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
83° 59°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 50°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
64° 38°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
49° 26°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
December
37° 16°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Purdy through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:34 AM5:10 PM9 h 36 min
February7:05 AM5:48 PM10 h 42 min
March7:22 AM7:20 PM11 h 58 min
April6:31 AM7:54 PM13 h 22 min
May5:52 AM8:25 PM14 h 33 min
June5:38 AM8:48 PM15 h 10 min
July5:52 AM8:45 PM14 h 53 min
August6:21 AM8:13 PM13 h 52 min
September6:52 AM7:23 PM12 h 31 min
October7:23 AM6:33 PM11 h 10 min
November6:59 AM4:55 PM9 h 55 min
December7:29 AM4:46 PM9 h 16 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Purdy?

Purdy 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 37.3 inches (948 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Purdy 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 Purdy

The closest live webcam is Pleasantville: RWIS - IA 92 MM 146 - mini, 13.5 miles N of Purdy.

Pleasantville: RWIS - IA 92 MM 146 - miniPleasantville · 13.5 mi NOn Windy
Pella: WWD - IA 163 @ MM 44.90 (69)Pella · 24.5 mi NEOn Windy
Pella: R37: IA 163 WBPella · 24.5 mi NEOn Windy
Pella: R37: WB RoadwayPella · 24.5 mi NEOn Windy
Pella: R37: WB Bridge DeckPella · 24.5 mi NEOn Windy
Pella: R37: East ViewPella · 24.5 mi NEOn Windy
Scotch Ridge: D1 - US 65 @ MM 67.3 - Rd - ICWS)-QScotch Ridge · 27.4 mi NWOn Windy
Scotch Ridge: D1 - US 65 @ MM 67.3 - Rd - ICWSScotch Ridge · 27.4 mi NWOn Windy
Carlisle: DM - US 65 @ MM 71.6 (IA 5)Carlisle · 28.7 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Purdy.

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Questions about Purdy

Where is Purdy, IA?

Purdy is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Iowa, 4.6 miles N of Melcher-Dallas.

What county is Purdy in?

Purdy is in Marion County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Purdy, IA?

The ZIP code for Purdy is 50163.

What is the nearest town to Purdy?

Melcher-Dallas, 4.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Purdy?

Yes. The closest is Pleasantville: RWIS - IA 92 MM 146 - mini, 13.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Purdy?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Purdy?

January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Purdy?

About 37.3 inches (948 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Purdy?

Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Purdy?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Purdy have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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