Valley Junction, IA
Unincorporated community in Polk County, Iowa
Valley Junction is a small unincorporated community in Polk County, Iowa. It is 2.4 miles N of Windsor Heights, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50312.
Valley Junction at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Polk County
- ZIP code
- 50312
- Nearest town
- Windsor Heights (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.5692, -93.7094
Weather in Valley Junction now
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Valley Junction weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Valley Junction.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Valley Junction
What is the weather usually like in Valley Junction?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 36.5 inprecipitation per year · 928 mm
- 36.5 insnowfall per year · 93 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Valley Junction: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DES MOINES INTL AP, IA US (USW00014933), adjusted for the elevation of Valley Junction.
Valley Junction weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Valley Junction through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Valley Junction?
Valley Junction has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 36.5 inches (928 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Valley Junction 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 Valley Junction
The closest live webcam is Des Moines: DM - I-235 @ MM 4.3 (63rd St), 1.7 miles N of Valley Junction.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Valley Junction.
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Questions about Valley Junction
Where is Valley Junction, IA?
Valley Junction is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Iowa, 2.4 miles N of Windsor Heights.
What county is Valley Junction in?
Valley Junction is in Polk County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Valley Junction, IA?
The ZIP code for Valley Junction is 50312.
What is the nearest town to Valley Junction?
Windsor Heights, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Valley Junction?
Yes. The closest is Des Moines: DM - I-235 @ MM 4.3 (63rd St), 1.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Valley Junction?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Valley Junction?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Valley Junction?
About 36.5 inches (928 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Valley Junction?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Valley Junction?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Valley Junction have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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