Hancock County, IA enjoys a temperate climate with all four seasons. The summers are typically mild and humid, while the winters can be cold but rarely severe. Precipitation is moderate throughout the year and snowfall averages between 20\" to 30\" annually. Weather patterns can change quickly, making it important for local residents to stay informed of changes in the forecast.
Hancock County, Iowa gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hancock County averages 35 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 190 sunny days per year in Hancock County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hancock County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 97 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 6
Rain: averages 33 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 35 inches of snow a year