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Iowa City (IA) Climate by Month

The temperature in Iowa City can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Iowa City can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -1°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -11°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Iowa City is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1005 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives heavy rainfall, averaging 160 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snowfall, with 24 mm over 7 snowy days.

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

The best time of year to visit Iowa City 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 Iowa City?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • When is winter in Iowa City?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Iowa City?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Iowa City?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Iowa City?
    June tops the wettest month list with 160 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Iowa City?
    January is the driest month with 24 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Iowa City (IA)

    Fri   Nov 22
    7°C | 0°C
    NW 18 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    7°C | -2°C
    SW 11 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    14°C | 3°C
    S 18 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain