Sharon, IA
Unincorporated community in Lee County, Iowa
Sharon is a small unincorporated community in Lee County, Iowa. It is 4.8 miles NE of Houghton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52631.
Sharon at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Lee County
- ZIP code
- 52631
- Nearest town
- Houghton (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.7264, -91.6603
Weather in Sharon now
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Sharon weather by the hour
Sharon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sharon.
This week in Sharon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sharon
What is the weather usually like in Sharon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 39.2 inprecipitation per year · 997 mm
- 26.6 insnowfall per year · 68 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sharon: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DONNELLSON, IA US (USC00132299), adjusted for the elevation of Sharon.
Sharon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sharon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sharon?
Sharon 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 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 39.2 inches (997 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 27 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sharon 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 Sharon
The closest live webcam is Donnellson: WWD - US 218 @ IA 2 near, 8.1 miles SE of Sharon.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sharon.
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Questions about Sharon
Where is Sharon, IA?
Sharon is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Iowa, 4.8 miles NE of Houghton.
What county is Sharon in?
Sharon is in Lee County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Sharon, IA?
The ZIP code for Sharon is 52631.
What is the nearest town to Sharon?
Houghton, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sharon?
Yes. The closest is Donnellson: WWD - US 218 @ IA 2 near, 8.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sharon?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sharon?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Sharon?
About 39.2 inches (997 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Sharon?
Yes, about 27 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sharon?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sharon have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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