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Council Bluffs (IA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Council Bluffs can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to very cold. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to very cold in Council Bluffs. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 1°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -10°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Council Bluffs has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 927 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives high rainfall, averaging 144 mm of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snowfall, with 16 mm over 5 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Council Bluffs Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Council Bluffs. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Omaha, the United States of America (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Omaha, the United States of America (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Forecast for Council Bluffs (IA)

Fri   Dec 27
8°C | 2°C
W 3 m/s
0.6 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Sat   Dec 28
11°C | 0°C
SE 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
10°C | 1°C
NW 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • When is winter in Council Bluffs?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Council Bluffs?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Council Bluffs?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Council Bluffs?
    August tops the wettest month list with 144 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Council Bluffs?
    January is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Council Bluffs?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 335 hours of sunshine.

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