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Colwell
A city of 55 people in Iowa
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About Colwell
City in Iowa, USA55Population
0.2 sq miArea
1,152 ftElevation
Colwell is a city in Floyd County, Iowa. The population was 55 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Natural hazards in Colwell
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes
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Climate in Colwell
Full climate →Colwell has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
27° / 11°Winter
56° / 35°Spring
80° / 59°Summer
59° / 38°Fall
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See all →Nearest: Charles City Public LibraryCharles City · 7.6 miles · 46 hrs a week
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