Richard, IA
Unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Iowa
Richard is a small unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Iowa. It is 4.2 miles NE of Knierim, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50552.
Richard at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Calhoun County
- ZIP code
- 50552
- Nearest town
- Knierim (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.4278, -94.5294
Weather in Richard now
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Richard weather by the hour
Richard weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Richard.
This week in Richard
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richard
What is the weather usually like in Richard?
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 Richard: 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 Richard.
Richard weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Richard through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:58 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:55 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:39 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Richard?
Richard 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 Richard 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 Richard
The closest live webcam is Twin Lakes Trailer Court: R63: East View, 7.3 miles W of Richard.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Richard.
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Questions about Richard
Where is Richard, IA?
Richard is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Iowa, 4.2 miles NE of Knierim.
What county is Richard in?
Richard is in Calhoun County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Richard, IA?
The ZIP code for Richard is 50552.
What is the nearest town to Richard?
Knierim, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Richard?
Yes. The closest is Twin Lakes Trailer Court: R63: East View, 7.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Richard?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Richard?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Richard?
About 33.7 inches (857 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Richard?
Yes, about 32 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Richard?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Richard have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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