Skunk River, IA
Unincorporated community in Lee County, Iowa
Skunk River is a small unincorporated community in Lee County, Iowa. It is 2.0 miles SW of Wever, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52658.
Skunk River at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Lee County
- ZIP code
- 52658
- Nearest town
- Wever (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.7267, -91.2006
Weather in Skunk River now
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Skunk River weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Skunk River.
This week in Skunk River
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Skunk River
What is the weather usually like in Skunk River?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 41.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,042 mm
- 21.8 insnowfall per year · 55 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Skunk River: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BURLINGTON 2S, IA US (USC00131060), adjusted for the elevation of Skunk River.
Skunk River weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Skunk River through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Skunk River?
Skunk River 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 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 22 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Skunk River 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 Skunk River
The closest live webcam is Burlington: D5 - US 34 @ MM 263.3 (06), 7.9 miles NE of Skunk River.
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Questions about Skunk River
Where is Skunk River, IA?
Skunk River is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Iowa, 2.0 miles SW of Wever.
What county is Skunk River in?
Skunk River is in Lee County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Skunk River, IA?
The ZIP code for Skunk River is 52658.
What is the nearest town to Skunk River?
Wever, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Skunk River?
Yes. The closest is Burlington: D5 - US 34 @ MM 263.3 (06), 7.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Skunk River?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Skunk River?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Skunk River?
About 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Skunk River?
Yes, about 22 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Skunk River?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Skunk River have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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