Council Bluffs (IA) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (88°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 1°C (34°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) in July to around -10°C (14°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Council Bluffs has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 927 mm (36 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, August it receives high rainfall, averaging 144 mm (5.7 in) of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month January brings less snowfall, with 16 mm (0.6 in) 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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Council Bluffs.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 71%. In April, 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