Powell, WI

Unincorporated community in Iron County, Wisconsin

Powell is a small unincorporated community in Iron County, Wisconsin. It is 6.4 miles NW of Mercer, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 54545.

Powell at a glance

State
Wisconsin
County
Iron County
ZIP code
54545
Nearest town
Mercer (6.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
46.0886, -89.9583

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Powell weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Powell

What is the weather usually like in Powell?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-5°17°39°61°83°20°0°Jan25°3°Feb37°13°Mar50°27°Apr65°41°May74°51°Jun78°54°Jul76°53°Aug67°45°Sep53°33°Oct37°22°Nov25°9°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.2"Jan0.9"Feb1.5"Mar2.5"Apr3.7"May4.4"Jun4.1"Jul3.3"Aug3.7"Sep3.6"Oct1.9"Nov1.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station REST LAKE, WI US (USC00477092), adjusted for the elevation of Powell.

Powell weather month by month

January
20° 0°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 16.7 in of snow
February
25° 3°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 12.7 in of snow
March
37° 13°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 10.9 in of snow
April
50° 27°F
2.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 7.2 in of snow
May
65° 41°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
June
74° 51°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
78° 54°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
76° 53°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
67° 45°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
October
53° 33°F
3.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow
November
37° 22°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 9.1 in of snow
December
25° 9°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 15.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Powell through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:36 AM4:42 PM9 h 6 min
February7:00 AM5:27 PM10 h 26 min
March7:10 AM7:07 PM11 h 56 min
April6:11 AM7:48 PM13 h 37 min
May5:25 AM8:27 PM15 h 2 min
June5:06 AM8:54 PM15 h 48 min
July5:22 AM8:49 PM15 h 27 min
August5:58 AM8:10 PM14 h 12 min
September6:36 AM7:13 PM12 h 36 min
October7:15 AM6:15 PM10 h 59 min
November6:59 AM4:29 PM9 h 30 min
December7:33 AM4:16 PM8 h 42 min

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

What is the weather like in Powell?

Powell has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 0°F (-18°C).

It gets about 32.3 inches (819 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 75 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Powell 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 Powell

The closest live webcam is Town of Boulder Junction › West: Park Street, 15.2 miles E of Powell.

Town of Boulder Junction › West: Park StreetTown of Boulder Junction · 15.2 mi EOn Windy
Ironwood › North-westIronwood · 27.3 mi NOn Windy
Ironwood › North-west: East Cloverland DriveIronwood · 27.7 mi NOn Windy
Land O' Lakes: MoonLakeLand O' Lakes · 36.1 mi EOn Windy
Eagle River › North-east: Maple View Resort & CampgroundEagle River · 36.1 mi EOn Windy
Town of Saxon › North-eastTown of Saxon · 39.8 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Powell

Where is Powell, WI?

Powell is an unincorporated community in Iron County, Wisconsin, 6.4 miles NW of Mercer.

What county is Powell in?

Powell is in Iron County, Wisconsin.

What is the ZIP code of Powell, WI?

The ZIP code for Powell is 54545.

What is the nearest town to Powell?

Mercer, 6.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Powell?

Yes. The closest is Town of Boulder Junction › West: Park Street, 15.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Powell?

July, with an average high of 78°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Powell?

January, with an average low of 0°F (-18°C).

How much does it rain in Powell?

About 32.3 inches (819 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Powell?

Yes, about 75 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Powell?

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

What climate does Powell have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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