Whitefield, IA

Historical community (former settlement) in Jefferson County, Iowa

Whitefield is a historical community (former settlement) in Jefferson County, Iowa. It is 2.6 miles S of Libertyville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52557.

Whitefield at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Jefferson County
ZIP code
52557
Nearest town
Libertyville (2.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.9950, -92.0436

Weather in Whitefield now

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Whitefield weather by the hour

Whitefield weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whitefield

What is the weather usually like in Whitefield?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

9°29°49°69°89°31°14°Jan36°18°Feb49°28°Mar62°39°Apr71°50°May80°60°Jun84°64°Jul83°61°Aug76°53°Sep63°41°Oct48°30°Nov35°20°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.5"Jan1.8"Feb2.4"Mar3.7"Apr5.5"May5.1"Jun4.0"Jul3.8"Aug3.6"Sep3.0"Oct2.3"Nov1.7"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FAIRFIELD, IA US (USC00132789), adjusted for the elevation of Whitefield.

Whitefield weather month by month

January
31° 14°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.2 in of snow
February
36° 18°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 7.2 in of snow
March
49° 28°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
April
62° 39°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
May
71° 50°F
5.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
80° 60°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
84° 64°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
83° 61°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
76° 53°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
63° 41°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
48° 30°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
December
35° 20°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Whitefield through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:29 AM5:06 PM9 h 37 min
February7:00 AM5:43 PM10 h 43 min
March7:17 AM7:16 PM11 h 58 min
April6:27 AM7:49 PM13 h 22 min
May5:48 AM8:20 PM14 h 32 min
June5:33 AM8:43 PM15 h 9 min
July5:47 AM8:40 PM14 h 52 min
August6:16 AM8:08 PM13 h 51 min
September6:47 AM7:18 PM12 h 31 min
October7:18 AM6:29 PM11 h 10 min
November6:54 AM4:51 PM9 h 56 min
December7:24 AM4:42 PM9 h 17 min

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

What is the weather like in Whitefield?

Whitefield 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 14°F (-10°C).

It gets about 38.4 inches (976 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 22 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Whitefield 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 Whitefield

The closest live webcam is Ottumwa › West: River Roots Music Festival - Legacy Fields - South Wapello Street - War Memorial Park - 34th Infantry Division Highway, 19.7 miles W of Whitefield.

Ottumwa › West: River Roots Music Festival - Legacy Fields - South Wapello Street - War Memorial Park - 34th Infantry Division HighwayOttumwa · 19.7 mi WOn Windy
Ottumwa: R36: Des Moines River BridgeOttumwa · 19.7 mi WOn Windy
Ottumwa: R36: US 34 EastOttumwa · 19.7 mi WOn Windy
Ottumwa: R36: West ViewOttumwa · 19.7 mi WOn Windy
Bloomfield: 5BV - US 63 @ MM 19.75 (IWZ 3103)Bloomfield · 23.0 mi SWOn Windy
Cantril › North: State Highway 2Cantril · 23.3 mi SOn Windy
Cantril: R59: IA 2 RoadCantril · 23.3 mi SOn Windy
Cantril: R59: IA 2 EastCantril · 23.3 mi SOn Windy
Cantril: R59: IA 2 West ViewCantril · 23.3 mi SOn Windy

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Questions about Whitefield

Where is Whitefield, IA?

Whitefield is a historical community (former settlement) in Jefferson County, Iowa, 2.6 miles S of Libertyville.

What county is Whitefield in?

Whitefield is in Jefferson County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Whitefield, IA?

The ZIP code for Whitefield is 52557.

What is the nearest town to Whitefield?

Libertyville, 2.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Whitefield?

Yes. The closest is Ottumwa › West: River Roots Music Festival - Legacy Fields - South Wapello Street - War Memorial Park - 34th Infantry Division Highway, 19.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Whitefield?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Whitefield?

January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Whitefield?

About 38.4 inches (976 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Whitefield?

Yes, about 22 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Whitefield?

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

What climate does Whitefield have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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