Zero, IA

Unincorporated community in Lucas County, Iowa

Zero is a small unincorporated community in Lucas County, Iowa. It is 3.9 miles W of Russell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50238.

Zero at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Lucas County
ZIP code
50238
Nearest town
Russell (3.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.9833, -93.1269

Weather in Zero now

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Zero weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Zero

What is the weather usually like in Zero?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

6°27°48°69°90°31°11°Jan36°14°Feb49°25°Mar61°35°Apr71°47°May80°57°Jun85°62°Jul83°59°Aug76°50°Sep64°38°Oct49°26°Nov37°16°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan1.4"Feb1.9"Mar4.1"Apr5.4"May4.9"Jun4.2"Jul4.4"Aug3.7"Sep3.0"Oct2.0"Nov1.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHARITON 1 E, IA US (USC00131394), adjusted for the elevation of Zero.

Zero weather month by month

January
31° 11°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.9 in of snow
February
36° 14°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.5 in of snow
March
49° 25°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.5 in of snow
April
61° 35°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
May
71° 47°F
5.4 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
80° 57°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 62°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
83° 59°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 50°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
64° 38°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
49° 26°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
December
37° 16°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Zero through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:33 AM5:10 PM9 h 37 min
February7:04 AM5:48 PM10 h 43 min
March7:22 AM7:20 PM11 h 58 min
April6:31 AM7:53 PM13 h 22 min
May5:52 AM8:24 PM14 h 32 min
June5:38 AM8:47 PM15 h 9 min
July5:52 AM8:44 PM14 h 52 min
August6:21 AM8:12 PM13 h 51 min
September6:52 AM7:23 PM12 h 31 min
October7:22 AM6:33 PM11 h 10 min
November6:58 AM4:55 PM9 h 56 min
December7:28 AM4:46 PM9 h 17 min

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

What is the weather like in Zero?

Zero 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 11°F (-12°C).

It gets about 37.3 inches (948 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Zero 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 Zero

The closest live webcam is Jerome: R11: Near RPU, 18.0 miles S of Zero.

Jerome: R11: Near RPUJerome · 18.0 mi SOn Windy
Jerome: R11: Bridge DeckJerome · 18.0 mi SOn Windy
Jerome: R11: West ViewJerome · 18.0 mi SOn Windy
Jerome: R11: East SensorJerome · 18.0 mi SOn Windy
Jerome: R11: West Bridge ApproachJerome · 18.0 mi SOn Windy
Forbush: RWIS - IA 5 MM 15 @ NB Copper Creek (mini)Forbush · 21.1 mi SEOn Windy
Pleasantville: RWIS - IA 92 MM 146 - miniPleasantville · 26.7 mi NOn Windy
Eddyville › East: Iowa 137Eddyville · 27.6 mi NEOn Windy
Eddyville › South-west: Iowa 137Eddyville · 27.6 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Zero.

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Map of Zero, IA

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Questions about Zero

Where is Zero, IA?

Zero is an unincorporated community in Lucas County, Iowa, 3.9 miles W of Russell.

What county is Zero in?

Zero is in Lucas County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Zero, IA?

The ZIP code for Zero is 50238.

What is the nearest town to Zero?

Russell, 3.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Zero?

Yes. The closest is Jerome: R11: Near RPU, 18.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Zero?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Zero?

January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Zero?

About 37.3 inches (948 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Zero?

Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Zero?

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

What climate does Zero have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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