Taintor, IA
Unincorporated community in Mahaska County, Iowa
Taintor is a small unincorporated community in Mahaska County, Iowa. It is 5.0 miles SE of New Sharon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50242.
Taintor at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Mahaska County
- ZIP code
- 50242
- Nearest town
- New Sharon (5.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.5011, -92.7383
Weather in Taintor now
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Taintor weather by the hour
Taintor weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Taintor.
This week in Taintor
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Taintor
What is the weather usually like in Taintor?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 38.7 inprecipitation per year · 984 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Taintor: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OSKALOOSA, IA US (USC00136327), adjusted for the elevation of Taintor.
Taintor weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Taintor through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:48 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Taintor?
Taintor 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 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 38.7 inches (984 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is December.
The best time to visit Taintor 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 Taintor
The closest live webcam is Pella: R37: IA 163 WB, 10.3 miles SW of Taintor.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Taintor.
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Questions about Taintor
Where is Taintor, IA?
Taintor is an unincorporated community in Mahaska County, Iowa, 5.0 miles SE of New Sharon.
What county is Taintor in?
Taintor is in Mahaska County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Taintor, IA?
The ZIP code for Taintor is 50242.
What is the nearest town to Taintor?
New Sharon, 5.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Taintor?
Yes. The closest is Pella: R37: IA 163 WB, 10.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Taintor?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Taintor?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Taintor?
About 38.7 inches (984 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Taintor?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Taintor?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Taintor have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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