Gilbertville, IA is located in the Midwest, and enjoys a continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Summers are usually hot, with temperatures in the high 80s and low 90s Fahrenheit. Winters can be particularly cold, with temperatures reaching below freezing from December to March. The city has an average of 25 inches of snowfall each year, giving it a seasonal look with plenty of white in the winter months. Gilbertville also experiences severe thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes due to its location near the Great Plains. The area experiences heavy rain during spring and fall months, making for a lush landscape throughout the year.
Gilbertville, Iowa gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Gilbertville averages 34 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 Gilbertville. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Gilbertville gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 105 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 10
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year