Swaledale, IA has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average summer temperature is around 73°F and the average winter temperature is around 23°F. The area receives precipitation throughout the year, with the majority during the late spring and early summer months. Snowfall occurs during the winter months and can be quite heavy at times. Although Swaledale does not experience extremes of temperatures or large amounts of precipitation, there are occasional storms that can cause severe weather conditions.
Swaledale, Iowa gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Swaledale averages 36 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 185 sunny days per year in Swaledale. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Swaledale 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 7
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36 inches of snow a year