Summit, IA
Historical community (former settlement) in Lee County, Iowa
Summit is a historical community (former settlement) in Lee County, Iowa. It is 3.1 miles S of Fort Madison, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52627.
Summit at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Lee County
- ZIP code
- 52627
- Nearest town
- Fort Madison (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.6653, -91.3350
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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 39.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,000 mm
- 18.1 insnowfall per year · 46 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Summit: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FT MADISON, IA US (USC00133007), adjusted for the elevation of Summit.
Summit weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Summit through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 19 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 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 39.4 inches (1,000 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Summit 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 Summit
The closest live webcam is Donnellson: WWD - US 218 @ IA 2 near, 11.8 miles W of Summit.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Summit.
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Questions about Summit
Where is Summit, IA?
Summit is a historical community (former settlement) in Lee County, Iowa, 3.1 miles S of Fort Madison.
What county is Summit in?
Summit is in Lee County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Summit, IA?
The ZIP code for Summit is 52627.
What is the nearest town to Summit?
Fort Madison, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Summit?
Yes. The closest is Donnellson: WWD - US 218 @ IA 2 near, 11.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Summit?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Summit?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Summit?
About 39.4 inches (1,000 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Summit?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Summit?
May–June and August–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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