Wise, IA
Unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Iowa
Wise is a small unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Iowa. It is 2.3 miles W of Jesup, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50648.
Wise at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Buchanan County
- ZIP code
- 50648
- Nearest town
- Jesup (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.4825, -92.0228
Weather in Wise now
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Wise weather by the hour
Wise weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wise.
This week in Wise
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wise
What is the weather usually like in Wise?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 37.4 inprecipitation per year · 949 mm
- 33.9 insnowfall per year · 86 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wise: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station INDEPENDENCE #1, IA US (USC00134049), adjusted for the elevation of Wise.
Wise weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wise through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:48 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:45 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Wise?
Wise 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 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 37.4 inches (949 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 Wise 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 Wise
The closest live webcam is Hazleton: Iowa - Independence, 6.8 miles E of Wise.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wise.
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Questions about Wise
Where is Wise, IA?
Wise is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Iowa, 2.3 miles W of Jesup.
What county is Wise in?
Wise is in Buchanan County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Wise, IA?
The ZIP code for Wise is 50648.
What is the nearest town to Wise?
Jesup, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wise?
Yes. The closest is Hazleton: Iowa - Independence, 6.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wise?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Wise?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Wise?
About 37.4 inches (949 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Wise?
Yes, about 34 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wise?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wise have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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