Elkader, IA enjoys four distinct seasons with temperatures ranging from mild to hot in the summer and cold to frigid in the winter. Winters usually start off mild, but temperatures can dip quickly as winter progresses. Snowfall of up to 20 inches per year is common. Spring often brings some severe weather, including thunderstorms and hail. Summers are generally warm and humid, with average temperatures reaching into the low 80s Fahrenheit on the hottest days. Fall brings comfortable temperatures with clear skies and plenty of sunshine. Elkader is also known for its strong winds throughout the year which can make outdoor activities challenging at times.
Elkader, Iowa gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Elkader averages 34 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 191 sunny days per year in Elkader. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Elkader gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 103 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 8
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year