Washington Prairie, IA
Unincorporated community in Allamakee County, Iowa
Washington Prairie is a small unincorporated community in Allamakee County, Iowa. It is 6.8 miles E of Waukon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52172.
Washington Prairie at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Allamakee County
- ZIP code
- 52172
- Nearest town
- Waukon (6.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 43.2703, -91.6136
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Washington Prairie weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Washington Prairie.
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What is the weather usually like in Washington Prairie?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 39.2 inprecipitation per year · 996 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Washington Prairie: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WAUKON, IA US (USC00138755), adjusted for the elevation of Washington Prairie.
Washington Prairie weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Washington Prairie through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:50 PM | 15 h 26 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:46 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Washington Prairie?
Washington Prairie 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 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 39.2 inches (996 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Washington Prairie 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 Washington Prairie
The closest live webcam is Decorah: R15: IA 9 Sensor, 4.7 miles W of Washington Prairie.
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Questions about Washington Prairie
Where is Washington Prairie, IA?
Washington Prairie is an unincorporated community in Allamakee County, Iowa, 6.8 miles E of Waukon.
What county is Washington Prairie in?
Washington Prairie is in Allamakee County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Washington Prairie, IA?
The ZIP code for Washington Prairie is 52172.
What is the nearest town to Washington Prairie?
Waukon, 6.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Washington Prairie?
Yes. The closest is Decorah: R15: IA 9 Sensor, 4.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Washington Prairie?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Washington Prairie?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Washington Prairie?
About 39.2 inches (996 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Washington Prairie?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Washington Prairie?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Washington Prairie have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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