What’s the climate like in Iowa?
The current climate of Iowa features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of -1°C. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -11°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Iowa in recent years was 38°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -24°C in January 2019.
On average, Iowa gets 990 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 100 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate of Iowa is based on weather data from . Other spots, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Iowa for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Iowa?
The best time to visit Iowa for pleasant to warm weather is April through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Iowa.
Climate Table of Iowa
The climate table of Iowa shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | -1 | -1 | 8 | 17 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 16 | 8 | 4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -10 | -10 | -2 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 6 | -2 | -5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 23 | 30 | 58 | 66 | 163 | 147 | 66 | 147 | 74 | 137 | 44 | 35 |
| Snow (cm) | 25 | 39 | 8,0 | 1,7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,1 | 9,7 | 12 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in June and July
- Lowest temperature: -1°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 990 mm per year, averaging 83 mm per month
- Snowfall: 100 cm per year
- Driest months: 23 mm in January, 30 mm in February and 35 mm in December
- Wettest months: 163 mm in May, 147 mm in June and 147 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Iowa
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Iowa, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Iowa
This graph shows how much precipitation Iowa, United States, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Iowa
This graph shows how much snow Iowa, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Iowa
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Iowa, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Iowa
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Iowa, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Iowa
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Iowa, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Iowa
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Iowa, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Iowa by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Iowa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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