Scotch Ridge, IA

Unincorporated community in Polk County, Iowa

Scotch Ridge is a small unincorporated community in Polk County, Iowa. It is 5.1 miles NE of Carlisle, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50320.

Scotch Ridge at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Polk County
ZIP code
50320
Nearest town
Carlisle (5.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.4725, -93.5583

Weather in Scotch Ridge now

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Scotch Ridge weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Scotch Ridge

What is the weather usually like in Scotch Ridge?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

9°30°50°71°91°31°14°Jan36°18°Feb49°30°Mar62°41°Apr72°52°May82°62°Jun86°66°Jul84°64°Aug77°55°Sep63°43°Oct48°30°Nov36°20°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.1"Jan1.3"Feb2.2"Mar4.0"Apr5.2"May5.3"Jun3.8"Jul4.2"Aug3.2"Sep2.8"Oct1.9"Nov1.6"Dec

Best time to visit Scotch Ridge: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DES MOINES INTL AP, IA US (USW00014933), adjusted for the elevation of Scotch Ridge.

Scotch Ridge weather month by month

January
31° 14°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.4 in of snow
February
36° 18°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 10.2 in of snow
March
49° 30°F
2.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow
April
62° 41°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
May
72° 52°F
5.2 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
June
82° 62°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
86° 66°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
84° 64°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
77° 55°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
63° 43°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
November
48° 30°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
December
36° 20°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 7.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Scotch Ridge through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:36 AM5:11 PM9 h 34 min
February7:07 AM5:49 PM10 h 42 min
March7:23 AM7:22 PM11 h 58 min
April6:32 AM7:55 PM13 h 23 min
May5:53 AM8:28 PM14 h 34 min
June5:38 AM8:51 PM15 h 13 min
July5:52 AM8:48 PM14 h 55 min
August6:22 AM8:15 PM13 h 53 min
September6:53 AM7:25 PM12 h 31 min
October7:25 AM6:34 PM11 h 9 min
November7:01 AM4:56 PM9 h 54 min
December7:32 AM4:46 PM9 h 14 min

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

What is the weather like in Scotch Ridge?

Scotch Ridge has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).

It gets about 36.5 inches (928 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Scotch Ridge is May–June and August–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 Scotch Ridge

The closest live webcam is Scotch Ridge: D1 - US 65 @ MM 67.3 - Rd - ICWS)-Q, 0.0 miles SW of Scotch Ridge.

Scotch Ridge: D1 - US 65 @ MM 67.3 - Rd - ICWS)-QScotch Ridge · 0.0 mi SWOn Windy
Scotch Ridge: D1 - US 65 @ MM 67.3 - Rd - ICWSScotch Ridge · 0.1 mi SWOn Windy
Des Moines: DM - IA 5 @ MM 92.6 (US 65/69)Des Moines · 2.5 mi NOn Windy
Carlisle: DM - US 65 @ MM 71.6 (IA 5)Carlisle · 3.0 mi NEOn Windy
Carlisle: DM - US 65 @ MM 72.7 (Army Post Rd)Carlisle · 4.1 mi NEOn Windy
Des Moines: DM - IA 5 @ MM 96.5 (Fleur Dr)Des Moines · 5.1 mi NWOn Windy
Pleasant Hill: WWD - US 65 @ MM 77.3 (Vandalia Rd)Pleasant Hill · 7.3 mi NOn Windy
Pleasant Hill: DM - US 65 @ MM 76.1 (Vandalia Rd)Pleasant Hill · 7.3 mi NOn Windy
Des Moines: DM - I-235 @ MM 9.6 (E 12th St)Des Moines · 8.8 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Scotch Ridge.

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Questions about Scotch Ridge

Where is Scotch Ridge, IA?

Scotch Ridge is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Iowa, 5.1 miles NE of Carlisle.

What county is Scotch Ridge in?

Scotch Ridge is in Polk County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Scotch Ridge, IA?

The ZIP code for Scotch Ridge is 50320.

What is the nearest town to Scotch Ridge?

Carlisle, 5.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Scotch Ridge?

Yes. The closest is Scotch Ridge: D1 - US 65 @ MM 67.3 - Rd - ICWS)-Q, 0.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Scotch Ridge?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Scotch Ridge?

January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Scotch Ridge?

About 36.5 inches (928 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Scotch Ridge?

Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Scotch Ridge?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Scotch Ridge have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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