Washington, IA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Washington now

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Washington weather by the hour

Washington weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Washington

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Washington

What is the weather usually like in Washington?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

6°27°48°69°90°30°11°Jan35°15°Feb48°26°Mar62°37°Apr72°49°May81°60°Jun85°63°Jul83°60°Aug77°51°Sep64°40°Oct48°28°Nov35°18°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.3"Jan1.6"Feb2.3"Mar3.6"Apr5.1"May5.2"Jun4.1"Jul4.2"Aug3.6"Sep3.0"Oct2.2"Nov1.7"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WASHINGTON, IA US (USC00138688), adjusted for the elevation of Washington.

Washington weather month by month

January
30° 11°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 7.5 in of snow
February
35° 15°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 8.1 in of snow
March
48° 26°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
April
62° 37°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
May
72° 49°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
81° 60°F
5.2 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
85° 63°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
83° 60°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
77° 51°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
64° 40°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
November
48° 28°F
2.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
December
35° 18°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 4.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Washington through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:28 AM5:04 PM9 h 35 min
February6:59 AM5:42 PM10 h 42 min
March7:16 AM7:14 PM11 h 58 min
April6:25 AM7:48 PM13 h 23 min
May5:46 AM8:20 PM14 h 33 min
June5:31 AM8:43 PM15 h 11 min
July5:45 AM8:40 PM14 h 54 min
August6:14 AM8:07 PM13 h 52 min
September6:46 AM7:17 PM12 h 31 min
October7:17 AM6:27 PM11 h 10 min
November6:53 AM4:49 PM9 h 55 min
December7:24 AM4:40 PM9 h 16 min

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

What is the weather like in Washington?

Washington has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).

It gets about 37.9 inches (964 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Washington is June to September. At 761 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 Washington

What is the hottest month in Washington?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Washington?

January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Washington?

About 37.9 inches (964 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Washington?

Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Washington?

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

What climate does Washington have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Washington in November?

Highs average 48°F and lows 28°F, with about 2.2 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Washington?

Around 6:53 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:49 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Washington weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Washington.

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