Iowa weather in February
Considering a trip to Iowa this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Iowa in February?
Iowa is a region in the United States of America. February in Iowa generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. The month of February is in the winter season.
During the day the temperature is very cold in Clear Lake at -4°C and cold in Keokuk at 2°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -8°C in Keokuk and -13°C in Clear Lake. In many regions in the United States of America, February is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Okoboji with an average of 21 mm to moderate snowfall in Burlington with 54 mm. The city Des Moines usually sees around 165 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Iowa in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Iowa climate page.
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Average weather in Des Moines
In February Des Moines generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in West Des Moines
In February West Des Moines generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Ames
In February Ames generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Urbandale
In February Urbandale generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Ankeny
In February Ankeny generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Iowa, in the United States of America.
Is February the best time to visit Iowa?
In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Iowa due to the typically poor weather in Des Moines.
Generally speaking, September provides perfect weather in Des Moines. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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