Vandalia, IA

Unincorporated community in Polk County, Iowa

Vandalia is a small unincorporated community in Polk County, Iowa. It is 3.3 miles SW of Runnells, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50237.

Vandalia at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Polk County
ZIP code
50237
Nearest town
Runnells (3.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.5394, -93.3058

Weather in Vandalia now

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Vandalia weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vandalia.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vandalia

What is the weather usually like in Vandalia?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

8°28°48°68°88°30°13°Jan35°17°Feb49°28°Mar62°39°Apr71°51°May80°60°Jun83°64°Jul82°61°Aug76°53°Sep63°41°Oct48°29°Nov35°19°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan1.4"Feb2.3"Mar3.8"Apr4.8"May5.6"Jun3.9"Jul4.2"Aug3.2"Sep2.9"Oct1.9"Nov1.6"Dec

Best time to visit Vandalia: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DES MOINES 17 E, IA US (USW00054902), adjusted for the elevation of Vandalia.

Vandalia weather month by month

January
30° 13°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
February
35° 17°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
49° 28°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
62° 39°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
71° 51°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 60°F
5.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
83° 64°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
82° 61°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 53°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
63° 41°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
48° 29°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
35° 19°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Vandalia through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:35 AM5:09 PM9 h 34 min
February7:06 AM5:48 PM10 h 41 min
March7:22 AM7:21 PM11 h 58 min
April6:31 AM7:55 PM13 h 23 min
May5:52 AM8:27 PM14 h 35 min
June5:37 AM8:50 PM15 h 13 min
July5:51 AM8:47 PM14 h 56 min
August6:20 AM8:14 PM13 h 53 min
September6:52 AM7:24 PM12 h 31 min
October7:24 AM6:33 PM11 h 9 min
November7:00 AM4:54 PM9 h 54 min
December7:31 AM4:45 PM9 h 14 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Vandalia?

Vandalia has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).

It gets about 36.6 inches (929 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Vandalia 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 Vandalia

The closest live webcam is Ivy: RWIS - IA 163 MM 12 @ Prairie City (mini), 5.5 miles NW of Vandalia.

Ivy: RWIS - IA 163 MM 12 @ Prairie City (mini)Ivy · 5.5 mi NWOn Windy
Oswalt: I-80 @ MM 152.1Oswalt · 9.8 mi NOn Windy
Mitchellville: I-80 @ MM 150Mitchellville · 9.9 mi NOn Windy
Mitchellville › South-west: JS80WB151 - EntryMitchellville · 10.0 mi NOn Windy
Mitchellville › South-east: JS80WB151 - EXITMitchellville · 10.0 mi NOn Windy
Mitchellville: JS80WB151 - CenterMitchellville · 10.0 mi NOn Windy
Mitchellville: I-80 @ MM 148.5Mitchellville · 10.3 mi NOn Windy
Colfax: I-80 @ MM 153.9Colfax · 10.5 mi NOn Windy
Colfax › West: Grand Army of the Republic HighwayColfax · 10.6 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Vandalia.

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Questions about Vandalia

Where is Vandalia, IA?

Vandalia is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Iowa, 3.3 miles SW of Runnells.

What county is Vandalia in?

Vandalia is in Polk County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Vandalia, IA?

The ZIP code for Vandalia is 50237.

What is the nearest town to Vandalia?

Runnells, 3.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Vandalia?

Yes. The closest is Ivy: RWIS - IA 163 MM 12 @ Prairie City (mini), 5.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Vandalia?

July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Vandalia?

January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in Vandalia?

About 36.6 inches (929 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Vandalia?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Vandalia?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Vandalia have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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