Rider, IA
Unincorporated community in Polk County, Iowa
Rider is a small unincorporated community in Polk County, Iowa. It is 0.8 miles SW of Urbandale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50322.
Rider at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Polk County
- ZIP code
- 50322
- Nearest town
- Urbandale (0.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.6442, -93.7694
Weather in Rider now
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Rider weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rider.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rider
What is the weather usually like in Rider?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 36.2 inprecipitation per year · 919 mm
- 38.0 insnowfall per year · 97 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rider: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DES MOINES WSFO-JOHNSTON, IA US (USC00132209), adjusted for the elevation of Rider.
Rider weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rider through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rider?
Rider 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 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 36.2 inches (919 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rider 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 Rider
The closest live webcam is Urbandale: DM - I-35/80 @ MM 126.8 (Meredith Dr), 0.4 miles W of Rider.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rider.
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Questions about Rider
Where is Rider, IA?
Rider is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Iowa, 0.8 miles SW of Urbandale.
What county is Rider in?
Rider is in Polk County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Rider, IA?
The ZIP code for Rider is 50322.
What is the nearest town to Rider?
Urbandale, 0.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rider?
Yes. The closest is Urbandale: DM - I-35/80 @ MM 126.8 (Meredith Dr), 0.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rider?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Rider?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Rider?
About 36.2 inches (919 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rider?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rider?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rider have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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