Washta, IA experiences a continental climate with cold and snowy winters and hot and humid summers. The average temperature in the winter is around 18°F, while the summer months bring temperatures of up to 81°F. Precipitation is fairly consistent throughout the year, averaging around 30 inches annually. The area also experiences frequent thunderstorms in the summer months, but snowfall is relatively low compared to other areas in Iowa.
Washta, Iowa gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Washta averages 34 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 209 sunny days per year in Washta. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Washta gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 90 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 9
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year