Summit, IA

Unincorporated community in Linn County, Iowa

Summit is a small unincorporated community in Linn County, Iowa. It is 3.5 miles SE of Ely, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52404.

Summit at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Linn County
ZIP code
52404
Nearest town
Ely (3.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.9208, -91.6311

Weather in Summit now

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Summit weather by the hour

Summit weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Summit

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Summit

What is the weather usually like in Summit?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

6°27°47°68°88°28°11°Jan33°15°Feb46°27°Mar60°38°Apr71°49°May80°60°Jun83°63°Jul81°60°Aug75°52°Sep62°40°Oct46°28°Nov33°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.9"Jan1.2"Feb2.0"Mar3.6"Apr4.3"May5.6"Jun4.4"Jul4.1"Aug3.4"Sep2.9"Oct2.0"Nov1.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CEDAR RAPIDS MUNI AP, IA US (USW00014990), adjusted for the elevation of Summit.

Summit weather month by month

January
28° 11°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
February
33° 15°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
46° 27°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
60° 38°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
71° 49°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 60°F
5.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
83° 63°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
81° 60°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
75° 52°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
62° 40°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
46° 28°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
33° 17°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Summit through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:30 AM5:02 PM9 h 32 min
February7:00 AM5:40 PM10 h 40 min
March7:16 AM7:14 PM11 h 58 min
April6:24 AM7:48 PM13 h 24 min
May5:44 AM8:21 PM14 h 37 min
June5:28 AM8:45 PM15 h 16 min
July5:43 AM8:41 PM14 h 58 min
August6:13 AM8:08 PM13 h 54 min
September6:45 AM7:17 PM12 h 32 min
October7:17 AM6:26 PM11 h 8 min
November6:55 AM4:47 PM9 h 52 min
December7:25 AM4:37 PM9 h 12 min

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

What is the weather like in Summit?

Summit 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 11°F (-12°C).

It gets about 35.9 inches (912 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Summit 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 Summit

The closest live webcam is Cedar Rapids: WWD - US 30 @ MM 254.5 (C St SW -19), 0.5 miles NW of Summit.

Cedar Rapids: WWD - US 30 @ MM 254.5 (C St SW -19)Cedar Rapids · 0.5 mi NWOn Windy
Cedar Rapids: WWD - US 30 @ MM 254.5 (C St SW - 18N)Cedar Rapids · 0.5 mi NWOn Windy
Cedar Rapids: CR - US 30 @ MM 254.5 (C St SW)Cedar Rapids · 0.5 mi NWOn Windy
Cedar Rapids: CR - US 30 @ MM 252.7 (Ivanhoe Rd SW)Cedar Rapids · 0.8 mi NEOn Windy
Cedar Rapids: WWD - US 30 @ MM 250.7 (Kirkwood Blvd SW - S)Cedar Rapids · 1.4 mi WOn Windy
Cedar Rapids: CR - US 30 @ MM 250.7 (Kirkwood Blvd SW)Cedar Rapids · 1.4 mi WOn Windy
Cedar Rapids: WWD - US 30 @ MM 250.7 (Kirkwood Blvd SW - N)Cedar Rapids · 1.4 mi WOn Windy
Worthington Acres: CR - US 30 @ MM 253.4 (Honey Grove Rd)Worthington Acres · 1.5 mi EOn Windy
Cedar Rapids: CR - US 30 @ MM 250.4 (J St SW)Cedar Rapids · 1.7 mi WOn Windy

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

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Map of Summit, IA

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Questions about Summit

Where is Summit, IA?

Summit is an unincorporated community in Linn County, Iowa, 3.5 miles SE of Ely.

What county is Summit in?

Summit is in Linn County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Summit, IA?

The ZIP code for Summit is 52404.

What is the nearest town to Summit?

Ely, 3.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Summit?

Yes. The closest is Cedar Rapids: WWD - US 30 @ MM 254.5 (C St SW -19), 0.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Summit?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Summit?

January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Summit?

About 35.9 inches (912 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Summit?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Summit?

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

What climate does Summit have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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