Watterson, IA
Unincorporated community in Ringgold County, Iowa
Watterson is a small unincorporated community in Ringgold County, Iowa. It is 7.0 miles NW of Delphos, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50854.
Watterson at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Ringgold County
- ZIP code
- 50854
- Nearest town
- Delphos (7.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.6019, -94.2333
Weather in Watterson now
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Watterson weather by the hour
Watterson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Watterson.
This week in Watterson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Watterson
What is the weather usually like in Watterson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 37.0 inprecipitation per year · 939 mm
- 20.5 insnowfall per year · 52 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Watterson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT AYR, IA US (USC00135769), adjusted for the elevation of Watterson.
Watterson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Watterson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Watterson?
Watterson 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 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 37.0 inches (939 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Watterson 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 Watterson
The closest live webcam is Mount Ayr: RWIS - IA 2 MM 96 @ Mt Ayr (mini), 7.9 miles N of Watterson.
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Questions about Watterson
Where is Watterson, IA?
Watterson is an unincorporated community in Ringgold County, Iowa, 7.0 miles NW of Delphos.
What county is Watterson in?
Watterson is in Ringgold County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Watterson, IA?
The ZIP code for Watterson is 50854.
What is the nearest town to Watterson?
Delphos, 7.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Watterson?
Yes. The closest is Mount Ayr: RWIS - IA 2 MM 96 @ Mt Ayr (mini), 7.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Watterson?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Watterson?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Watterson?
About 37.0 inches (939 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Watterson?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Watterson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Watterson have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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