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Wapsipinicon State Park

Iowa

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Wapsipinicon State Park is a 398-acre state park in Iowa, about 1.2 miles from the town of Anamosa. The land is managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable stretch for a visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Anamosa show highs around 70°F in May and 75°F in September, with July warming to about 83°F. The Wapsipinicon River fishing access sits just 0.3 miles away, making it the closest neighbor for anyone planning a day on the water.

Park size

398 acres

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Location

Wapsipinicon State Park

Iowa

Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)

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 38–62°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Anamosa 1 Wnw, IA weather station, 1.5 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan27° high9° low
  2. Feb32° high12° low
  3. Mar45° high25° low
  4. Apr59° high36° low
  5. May70° high47° low
  6. Jun80° high58° low
  7. Jul83° high62° low
  8. Aug81° high59° low
  9. Sep75° high50° low
  10. Oct61° high38° low
  11. Nov46° high26° low
  12. Dec33° high16° low

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

Where it is

  • Wapsipinicon State Park · State park
Nearest town
Anamosa, Iowa · 1.2 mi
Managed by
State Department of Natural Resources

Source: USGS PAD-US 4.1; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Wapsipinicon State Park

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° / 9°

    6 wet

  2. Feb

    32° / 12°

    5 wet

  3. Mar

    45° / 25°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    59° / 36°

    9 wet

  5. May

    70° / 47°

    10 wet

  6. Jun

    80° / 58°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    83° / 62°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    81° / 59°

    9 wet

  9. Sep

    75° / 50°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    61° / 38°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    46° / 26°

    6 wet

  12. Dec

    33° / 16°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Anamosa 1 Wnw, IA, 1.5 mi away at 805 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.