West Branch, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in West Branch now
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West Branch weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Branch.
This week in West Branch
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Branch
What is the weather usually like in West Branch?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 38.5 inprecipitation per year · 977 mm
- 27.5 insnowfall per year · 70 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Branch: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station IOWA CITY, IA US (USC00134101), adjusted for the elevation of West Branch.
West Branch weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Branch through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:43 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in West Branch?
West Branch 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 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 38.5 inches (977 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Branch is June to September. At 719 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 West Branch
What is the hottest month in West Branch?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in West Branch?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in West Branch?
About 38.5 inches (977 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in West Branch?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Branch?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Branch have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in West Branch in November?
Highs average 47°F and lows 27°F, with about 2.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in West Branch?
Around 6:53 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:46 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this West Branch weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of West Branch.
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