Richfield, IA

Unincorporated community in Fayette County, Iowa

Richfield is a small unincorporated community in Fayette County, Iowa. It is 5.7 miles E of Hawkeye, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52147.

Richfield at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Fayette County
ZIP code
52147
Nearest town
Hawkeye (5.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.9503, -92.0625

Weather in Richfield now

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Richfield weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richfield

What is the weather usually like in Richfield?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

1°23°44°66°87°24°6°Jan29°9°Feb42°22°Mar57°33°Apr69°45°May78°56°Jun82°60°Jul80°57°Aug74°48°Sep60°36°Oct44°24°Nov31°13°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.2"Jan1.2"Feb2.1"Mar4.1"Apr5.1"May5.9"Jun5.3"Jul4.1"Aug3.9"Sep2.9"Oct2.1"Nov1.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FAYETTE, IA US (USC00132864), adjusted for the elevation of Richfield.

Richfield weather month by month

January
24° 6°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 10.8 in of snow
February
29° 9°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.9 in of snow
March
42° 22°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 5.4 in of snow
April
57° 33°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
May
69° 45°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
78° 56°F
5.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
82° 60°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
80° 57°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
74° 48°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
60° 36°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
44° 24°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
December
31° 13°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 10.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Richfield through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:34 AM5:00 PM9 h 26 min
February7:03 AM5:41 PM10 h 37 min
March7:18 AM7:15 PM11 h 57 min
April6:24 AM7:52 PM13 h 27 min
May5:43 AM8:26 PM14 h 43 min
June5:26 AM8:50 PM15 h 23 min
July5:41 AM8:46 PM15 h 5 min
August6:13 AM8:12 PM13 h 59 min
September6:46 AM7:19 PM12 h 32 min
October7:20 AM6:27 PM11 h 6 min
November6:59 AM4:46 PM9 h 47 min
December7:30 AM4:36 PM9 h 5 min

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

What is the weather like in Richfield?

Richfield has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-14°C).

It gets about 39.5 inches (1,004 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 41 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Richfield 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 Richfield

The closest live webcam is Hawkeye: R70: US18 Intersection, 5.6 miles E of Richfield.

Hawkeye: R70: US18 IntersectionHawkeye · 5.6 mi EOn Windy
Hawkeye: R70: US18 WestHawkeye · 5.6 mi EOn Windy
Hawkeye: R70: Bridge ApproachHawkeye · 5.6 mi EOn Windy
Hawkeye: R70: Northeast ViewHawkeye · 5.6 mi EOn Windy
Hawkeye: R70: North ViewHawkeye · 5.6 mi EOn Windy
Hawkeye: R70: Road ViewHawkeye · 5.6 mi EOn Windy
Hawkeye: R70: Bridge ViewHawkeye · 5.6 mi EOn Windy
Fayette › East: Upper Iowa University - FayetteFayette · 15.3 mi SEOn Windy
New Hampton: WWD - US 63 North side ofNew Hampton · 15.6 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Richfield

Where is Richfield, IA?

Richfield is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, Iowa, 5.7 miles E of Hawkeye.

What county is Richfield in?

Richfield is in Fayette County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Richfield, IA?

The ZIP code for Richfield is 52147.

What is the nearest town to Richfield?

Hawkeye, 5.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Richfield?

Yes. The closest is Hawkeye: R70: US18 Intersection, 5.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Richfield?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Richfield?

January, with an average low of 6°F (-14°C).

How much does it rain in Richfield?

About 39.5 inches (1,004 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Richfield?

Yes, about 41 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Richfield?

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

What climate does Richfield have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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