Delaware, IA has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The area receives an average of 38 inches of precipitation each year; the majority of which falls between April and August. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures often reaching into the 90s (Fahrenheit), while winter months are cold and snowy, with temperatures often dropping below freezing. In the spring and fall, temperatures tend to be mild and pleasant. Overall, Delaware has generally mild weather that makes it a great place to live all year round.
Delaware, Iowa gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Delaware averages 33 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 193 sunny days per year in Delaware. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Delaware gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 107 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 8
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year