Council Bluffs, IA has a humid continental climate, which features four distinct seasons. Winters are generally cool with occasional snowfall, while summers tend to be warm and humid. Spring offers a mix of sunshine and rain, and fall brings cooler temperatures and colorful foliage. Average temperatures range from the low 30s in winter to the low 70s in summer, with an average yearly temperature around 50°F. Precipitation is fairly steady throughout the year, with occasional snowfall during the winter months.
Council Bluffs, Iowa gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Council Bluffs averages 25 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 Council Bluffs. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Council Bluffs gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 89 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 25 inches of snow a year