Houghton, IA has a mild climate with warm summers and cold winters. The average high temperature in the summer is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit while in the winter it averages around 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is consistent throughout the year with slightly more rain in the spring and summer months. Snow usually begins to fall in late November and there are occasional snow storms during the winter months. Overall, Houghton has generally pleasant weather throughout the year making it an ideal place to live.
Houghton, Iowa gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Houghton averages 24 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Houghton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Houghton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 101 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 24 inches of snow a year