Sloan, IA has a humid continental climate with warm, wet summers and cold, dry winters. The area experiences an average of 40 inches of rainfall each year, with the majority occurring in the summer months. Winters tend to have very cold temperatures and moderate snowfall. Spring and fall are generally mild and pleasant with comfortable temperatures. Summers can be hot and humid, with occasional thunderstorms bringing much-needed rain. Overall, Sloan is typical of most Midwestern cities in terms of its temperate climate.
Sloan, Iowa gets 29 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sloan averages 31 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 211 sunny days per year in Sloan. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sloan gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 84 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 10
Rain: averages 29 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 31 inches of snow a year