Van Meter, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Van Meter weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Van Meter.
This week in Van Meter
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What is the weather usually like in Van Meter?
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 Van Meter: 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 Van Meter.
Van Meter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Van Meter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Van Meter?
Van Meter 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 Van Meter is May–June and August–September. At 873 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 Van Meter
What is the hottest month in Van Meter?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Van Meter?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Van Meter?
About 36.5 inches (928 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Van Meter?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Van Meter?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Van Meter have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Van Meter in November?
Highs average 49°F and lows 31°F, with about 1.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Van Meter?
Around 7:03 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:57 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Van Meter weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Van Meter.
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