Afton, WI
Unincorporated community in Rock County, Wisconsin
Afton is a small unincorporated community in Rock County, Wisconsin. It is 5.6 miles NW of Hanover, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 53501.
Afton at a glance
- State
- Wisconsin
- County
- Rock County
- ZIP code
- 53501
- Nearest town
- Hanover (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.6039, -89.0711
Weather in Afton now
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Afton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Afton.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Afton
What is the weather usually like in Afton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 37.4 inprecipitation per year · 951 mm
- 36.6 insnowfall per year · 93 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Afton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AFTON - JANESVILLE WWTP, WI US (USC00470045), adjusted for the elevation of Afton.
Afton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Afton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:32 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| June | 5:16 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Afton?
Afton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 37.4 inches (951 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Afton 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 Afton
The closest live webcam is Delavan › East: Gordy's Boat House, 25.5 miles E of Afton.
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Questions about Afton
Where is Afton, WI?
Afton is an unincorporated community in Rock County, Wisconsin, 5.6 miles NW of Hanover.
What county is Afton in?
Afton is in Rock County, Wisconsin.
What is the ZIP code of Afton, WI?
The ZIP code for Afton is 53501.
What is the nearest town to Afton?
Hanover, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Afton?
Yes. The closest is Delavan › East: Gordy's Boat House, 25.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Afton?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Afton?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Afton?
About 37.4 inches (951 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Afton?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Afton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Afton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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