Thompson, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Thompson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thompson.
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What is the weather usually like in Thompson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 35.9 inprecipitation per year · 912 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Thompson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FOREST CITY 2 NNE, IA US (USC00132977), adjusted for the elevation of Thompson.
Thompson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thompson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 23 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 26 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:55 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| December | 7:39 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 2 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Thompson?
Thompson has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-15°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 Thompson is June to September. At 1,270 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Thompson
What is the hottest month in Thompson?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Thompson?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Thompson?
About 35.9 inches (912 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Thompson?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Thompson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thompson have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Thompson in November?
Highs average 43°F and lows 24°F, with about 1.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Thompson?
Around 7:07 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:52 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Thompson weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Thompson.
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