Slifer, IA
Unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Iowa
Slifer is a small unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Iowa. It is 3.7 miles NW of Somers, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50523.
Slifer at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Calhoun County
- ZIP code
- 50523
- Nearest town
- Somers (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.3414, -94.3783
Weather in Slifer now
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Slifer weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Slifer.
This week in Slifer
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Slifer
What is the weather usually like in Slifer?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 33.7 inprecipitation per year · 857 mm
- 32.1 insnowfall per year · 82 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Slifer: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCKWELL CITY, IA US (USC00137161), adjusted for the elevation of Slifer.
Slifer weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Slifer through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:57 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Slifer?
Slifer has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 33.7 inches (857 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 32 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Slifer 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 Slifer
The closest live webcam is Roberts: D1 - US 20 @ MM 121.5 (US 169), 12.3 miles NE of Slifer.
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Questions about Slifer
Where is Slifer, IA?
Slifer is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Iowa, 3.7 miles NW of Somers.
What county is Slifer in?
Slifer is in Calhoun County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Slifer, IA?
The ZIP code for Slifer is 50523.
What is the nearest town to Slifer?
Somers, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Slifer?
Yes. The closest is Roberts: D1 - US 20 @ MM 121.5 (US 169), 12.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Slifer?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Slifer?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Slifer?
About 33.7 inches (857 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Slifer?
Yes, about 32 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Slifer?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Slifer have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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