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Wapsipinicon River Access

Iowa

About

Wapsipinicon River Access is a boat launch on the Wapsi River Access in Iowa, about 2 miles from the town of Independence. It serves as a put-in for getting a boat onto the water in this part of the state. Summer is the warmest stretch for time on the river. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Independence show July highs around 83°F with lows near 62°F, while September cools to highs around 75°F. For more time outdoors, the Ia 150 Trail is about 2.4 miles away, and Otter Creek, a canoeing spot, lies roughly 8 miles off.

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Location

Independence

Iowa

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Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–83°F and lows of 38–62°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Independence #1, IA weather station, 2.9 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan27° high8° low
  2. Feb31° high12° low
  3. Mar44° high24° low
  4. Apr59° high35° low
  5. May71° high48° low
  6. Jun80° high59° low
  7. Jul83° high62° low
  8. Aug81° high59° low
  9. Sep75° high51° low
  10. Oct62° high38° low
  11. Nov46° high26° low
  12. Dec32° high15° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Wapsi River Access · Public land
Nearest town
Independence, Iowa · 1.9 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Wapsipinicon River Access

Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    27° / 8°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    31° / 12°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    44° / 24°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    59° / 35°

    10 wet

  5. May

    71° / 48°

    12 wet

  6. Jun

    80° / 59°

    11 wet

  7. Jul

    83° / 62°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    81° / 59°

    9 wet

  9. Sep

    75° / 51°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    62° / 38°

    8 wet

  11. Nov

    46° / 26°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    32° / 15°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Independence #1, IA, 2.9 mi away at 1,010 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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