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Ankeny (IA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Ankeny experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to very cold weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Ankeny is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in July to a very cold -1°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -11°C during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Ankeny has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1002 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Ankeny shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, with an average of 168 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 19 mm of snowfall over 7 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Ankeny Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Ankeny serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Forecast for Ankeny (IA)

Thursday
20 Feb
Fair
Fair
-17°C
0 mm
Friday
21 Feb
Clear sky
Clear sky
-13°C
0 mm
Saturday
22 Feb
Clear sky
Clear sky
-7°C
0 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Ankeny in the United States of America

During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Ankeny?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • When is winter in Ankeny?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Ankeny?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Ankeny?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ankeny?
    June tops the wettest month list with 168 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ankeny?
    January is the driest month with 19 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ankeny?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 335 hours of sunshine.

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