Selma, IA
Unincorporated community in Van Buren County, Iowa
Selma is a small unincorporated community in Van Buren County, Iowa. It is 4.5 miles E of Douds, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52588.
Selma at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Van Buren County
- ZIP code
- 52588
- Nearest town
- Douds (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.8703, -92.1531
Weather in Selma now
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Selma weather by the hour
Selma weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Selma.
This week in Selma
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Selma
What is the weather usually like in Selma?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 39.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,009 mm
- 23.0 insnowfall per year · 58 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Selma: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KEOSAUQUA, IA US (USC00134389), adjusted for the elevation of Selma.
Selma weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Selma through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:43 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Selma?
Selma 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 39.7 inches (1,009 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 23 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Selma 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 Selma
The closest live webcam is Bloomfield: 5BV - US 63 @ MM 19.75 (IWZ 3103), 13.8 miles W of Selma.
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Questions about Selma
Where is Selma, IA?
Selma is an unincorporated community in Van Buren County, Iowa, 4.5 miles E of Douds.
What county is Selma in?
Selma is in Van Buren County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Selma, IA?
The ZIP code for Selma is 52588.
What is the nearest town to Selma?
Douds, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Selma?
Yes. The closest is Bloomfield: 5BV - US 63 @ MM 19.75 (IWZ 3103), 13.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Selma?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Selma?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Selma?
About 39.7 inches (1,009 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Selma?
Yes, about 23 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Selma?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Selma have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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