Ward, IA
Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Iowa
Ward is a small unincorporated community in Monroe County, Iowa. It is 4.3 miles E of Albia, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52531.
Ward at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Monroe County
- ZIP code
- 52531
- Nearest town
- Albia (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.0294, -92.8864
Weather in Ward now
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Ward weather by the hour
Ward weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ward.
This week in Ward
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ward
What is the weather usually like in Ward?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 36.5 inprecipitation per year · 927 mm
- 30.0 insnowfall per year · 76 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ward: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALBIA 3 NNE, IA US (USC00130112), adjusted for the elevation of Ward.
Ward weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ward through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Ward?
Ward has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-10°C).
It gets about 36.5 inches (927 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 30 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ward 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 Ward
The closest live webcam is Eddyville › East: Iowa 137, 15.0 miles NE of Ward.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ward.
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Questions about Ward
Where is Ward, IA?
Ward is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Iowa, 4.3 miles E of Albia.
What county is Ward in?
Ward is in Monroe County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Ward, IA?
The ZIP code for Ward is 52531.
What is the nearest town to Ward?
Albia, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ward?
Yes. The closest is Eddyville › East: Iowa 137, 15.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ward?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Ward?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Ward?
About 36.5 inches (927 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Ward?
Yes, about 30 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ward?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ward have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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