Rands, IA
Unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Iowa
Rands is a small unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Iowa. It is 4.2 miles S of Lohrville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 51453.
Rands at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Calhoun County
- ZIP code
- 51453
- Nearest town
- Lohrville (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.3250, -94.5786
Weather in Rands now
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Rands weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rands.
This week in Rands
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rands
What is the weather usually like in Rands?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 33.7 inprecipitation per year · 857 mm
- 32.1 insnowfall per year · 82 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rands: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCKWELL CITY, IA US (USC00137161), adjusted for the elevation of Rands.
Rands weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rands through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:58 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rands?
Rands 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 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 33.7 inches (857 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 32 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rands 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 Rands
The closest live webcam is Twin Lakes Trailer Court: R63: East View, 9.8 miles NW of Rands.
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Questions about Rands
Where is Rands, IA?
Rands is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Iowa, 4.2 miles S of Lohrville.
What county is Rands in?
Rands is in Calhoun County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Rands, IA?
The ZIP code for Rands is 51453.
What is the nearest town to Rands?
Lohrville, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rands?
Yes. The closest is Twin Lakes Trailer Court: R63: East View, 9.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rands?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Rands?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Rands?
About 33.7 inches (857 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rands?
Yes, about 32 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rands?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rands have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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