Scranton, IA has a humid continental climate, which is characterized by warm summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer months ranges from 68-85°F while winter temperatures range from 18-35°F. Precipitation levels are relatively consistent throughout the year, averaging around 27 inches per year. The area also experiences low humidity during the summer months and higher humidity during the winter months with occasional snowfall in December and January. Due to its location between two large bodies of water, Scranton can experience strong winds at times.
Scranton, Iowa gets 34 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Scranton averages 30 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Scranton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Scranton 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 10
Rain: averages 34 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30 inches of snow a year