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
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ankeny.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 72%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s to 5 m/s. It is lower in July, August and September and higher in March and April.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Ankeny (IA)
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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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 168 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 19 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 335 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.