Somber, IA

Unincorporated community in Worth County, Iowa

Somber is a small unincorporated community in Worth County, Iowa. It is 5.0 miles SW of Joice, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50450.

Somber at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Worth County
ZIP code
50450
Nearest town
Joice (5.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.4225, -93.3989

Weather in Somber now

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Somber weather by the hour

Somber weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Somber

What is the weather usually like in Somber?

Dfb
Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-1°20°42°63°84°21°4°Jan26°8°Feb38°21°Mar54°33°Apr66°45°May76°56°Jun79°59°Jul76°57°Aug71°48°Sep57°35°Oct41°23°Nov27°11°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.1"Jan1.0"Feb2.0"Mar3.8"Apr4.8"May5.1"Jun4.7"Jul3.9"Aug3.3"Sep2.7"Oct1.7"Nov1.3"Dec

Best time to visit Somber: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NORTHWOOD, IA US (USC00136103), adjusted for the elevation of Somber.

Somber weather month by month

January
21° 4°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 10.9 in of snow
February
26° 8°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.3 in of snow
March
38° 21°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.2 in of snow
April
54° 33°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
May
66° 45°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
76° 56°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
79° 59°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
76° 57°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
71° 48°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
57° 35°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
41° 23°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
December
27° 11°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 7.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Somber through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:41 AM5:04 PM9 h 23 min
February7:09 AM5:45 PM10 h 35 min
March7:23 AM7:21 PM11 h 57 min
April6:29 AM7:58 PM13 h 29 min
May5:47 AM8:32 PM14 h 45 min
June5:30 AM8:57 PM15 h 27 min
July5:45 AM8:53 PM15 h 8 min
August6:17 AM8:18 PM14 h 0 min
September6:51 AM7:25 PM12 h 33 min
October7:26 AM6:32 PM11 h 5 min
November7:05 AM4:50 PM9 h 44 min
December7:37 AM4:39 PM9 h 2 min

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

What is the weather like in Somber?

Somber has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-16°C).

It gets about 35.5 inches (901 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 40 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Somber 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 Somber

The closest live webcam is Silver Lake: Rest Area: I-35 N/S MM 214 near Northwood - Center, 2.7 miles NE of Somber.

Silver Lake: Rest Area: I-35 N/S MM 214 near Northwood - CenterSilver Lake · 2.7 mi NEOn Windy
Silver Lake: Rest Area: I-35 N/S MM 214 near Northwood - EntranceSilver Lake · 2.7 mi NEOn Windy
Silver Lake: Rest Area: I-35 N/S MM 214 near Northwood - ExitSilver Lake · 2.7 mi NEOn Windy
Joice: R49: I-35 SBJoice · 3.2 mi SEOn Windy
Joice: R49: I-35 NBJoice · 3.2 mi SEOn Windy
Joice: R49: I-35 BridgesJoice · 3.2 mi SEOn Windy
Joice: R49: North ViewJoice · 3.2 mi SEOn Windy
Silver Lake: I-35: I-35 (Twin Lakes - MP 1): I-35 (Twin Lakes - MP 1) View 1Silver Lake · 6.3 mi NOn Windy
Kensett: D2 - WI Ferry Landing @ Lansing (09)Kensett · 10.0 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Somber.

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Questions about Somber

Where is Somber, IA?

Somber is an unincorporated community in Worth County, Iowa, 5.0 miles SW of Joice.

What county is Somber in?

Somber is in Worth County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Somber, IA?

The ZIP code for Somber is 50450.

What is the nearest town to Somber?

Joice, 5.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Somber?

Yes. The closest is Silver Lake: Rest Area: I-35 N/S MM 214 near Northwood - Center, 2.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Somber?

July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Somber?

January, with an average low of 4°F (-16°C).

How much does it rain in Somber?

About 35.5 inches (901 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Somber?

Yes, about 40 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Somber?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Somber have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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