West Point, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Point.
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What is the weather usually like in West Point?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 39.2 inprecipitation per year · 997 mm
- 26.6 insnowfall per year · 68 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Point: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DONNELLSON, IA US (USC00132299), adjusted for the elevation of West Point.
West Point weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Point through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in West Point?
West Point has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 39.2 inches (997 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 27 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Point is May–June and August–September. At 768 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 Point
What is the hottest month in West Point?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in West Point?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in West Point?
About 39.2 inches (997 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in West Point?
Yes, about 27 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Point?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Point have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in West Point in November?
Highs average 50°F and lows 31°F, with about 2.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in West Point?
Around 6:51 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:49 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this West Point weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of West Point.
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