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Gilbertson Conservation Ed. Area

Iowa

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Gilbertson Conservation Ed. Area is a park in northeast Iowa, about a mile from the town of Elgin. It is managed by the Fayette County Conservation Board. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable stretch for a visit. Typical averages from the nearby Postville weather station show September highs around 74°F and lows near 49°F. July is the warmest month, with highs in the low 80s. More options lie within about ten miles. The Turkey River Water Trail and Roberts Creek both offer paddling, the Upper Lima hike is roughly 8 miles away, and Volga River has river fishing.

Park size

358 acres

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Location

Gilbertson Conservation Ed. Area

Iowa

Data source: padus local parks

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–83°F and lows of 37–61°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Postville, IA weather station, 9.6 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan26° high7° low
  2. Feb30° high10° low
  3. Mar43° high22° low
  4. Apr58° high34° low
  5. May69° high47° low
  6. Jun79° high58° low
  7. Jul83° high61° low
  8. Aug81° high58° low
  9. Sep74° high49° low
  10. Oct61° high37° low
  11. Nov45° high26° low
  12. Dec31° high14° low

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

Where it is

  • Gilbertson Conservation Ed. Area · Public land
Nearest town
Elgin, Iowa · 1.1 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Gilbertson Conservation Ed. Area

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

    26° / 7°

    6 wet

  2. Feb

    30° / 10°

    5 wet

  3. Mar

    43° / 22°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    58° / 34°

    10 wet

  5. May

    69° / 47°

    12 wet

  6. Jun

    79° / 58°

    11 wet

  7. Jul

    83° / 61°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    81° / 58°

    9 wet

  9. Sep

    74° / 49°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    61° / 37°

    8 wet

  11. Nov

    45° / 26°

    6 wet

  12. Dec

    31° / 14°

    6 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Postville, IA, 9.6 mi away at 1,165 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.