Watson, IA
Unincorporated community in Clayton County, Iowa
Watson is a small unincorporated community in Clayton County, Iowa. It is 3.5 miles SW of Monona, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52159.
Watson at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Clayton County
- ZIP code
- 52159
- Nearest town
- Monona (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 43.0753, -91.3300
Weather in Watson now
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Watson weather by the hour
Watson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Watson.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Watson
What is the weather usually like in Watson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 37.7 inprecipitation per year · 959 mm
- 33.8 insnowfall per year · 86 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Watson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI US (USC00476827), adjusted for the elevation of Watson.
Watson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Watson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| June | 5:23 AM | 8:48 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Watson?
Watson has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 37.7 inches (959 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 34 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Watson 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 Watson
The closest live webcam is Decorah: R15: IA 9 Sensor, 22.0 miles NW of Watson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Watson.
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Questions about Watson
Where is Watson, IA?
Watson is an unincorporated community in Clayton County, Iowa, 3.5 miles SW of Monona.
What county is Watson in?
Watson is in Clayton County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Watson, IA?
The ZIP code for Watson is 52159.
What is the nearest town to Watson?
Monona, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Watson?
Yes. The closest is Decorah: R15: IA 9 Sensor, 22.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Watson?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Watson?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Watson?
About 37.7 inches (959 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Watson?
Yes, about 34 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Watson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Watson have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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