Tara, IA
Unincorporated community in Webster County, Iowa
Tara is a small unincorporated community in Webster County, Iowa. It is 3.6 miles W of Barnum, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50518.
Tara at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Webster County
- ZIP code
- 50518
- Nearest town
- Barnum (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.5003, -94.2956
Weather in Tara now
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Tara weather by the hour
Tara weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tara.
This week in Tara
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tara
What is the weather usually like in Tara?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 7°F average low
- 35.1 inprecipitation per year · 891 mm
- 39.0 insnowfall per year · 99 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tara: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FT DODGE 5NNW, IA US (USC00132999), adjusted for the elevation of Tara.
Tara weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tara through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:57 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Tara?
Tara 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 7°F (-14°C).
It gets about 35.1 inches (891 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 39 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Tara 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 Tara
The closest live webcam is Roberts: D1 - US 20 @ MM 121.5 (US 169), 6.9 miles SE of Tara.
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Questions about Tara
Where is Tara, IA?
Tara is an unincorporated community in Webster County, Iowa, 3.6 miles W of Barnum.
What county is Tara in?
Tara is in Webster County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Tara, IA?
The ZIP code for Tara is 50518.
What is the nearest town to Tara?
Barnum, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tara?
Yes. The closest is Roberts: D1 - US 20 @ MM 121.5 (US 169), 6.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tara?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Tara?
January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Tara?
About 35.1 inches (891 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Tara?
Yes, about 39 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tara?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tara have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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