Bayard, IA has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Summers in Bayard are usually quite warm and humid, with temperatures reaching an average high of 83°F in July and August, while winters are cold and snowy, with an average low of 12°F in December and January. Spring and autumn tend to be milder, with temperatures ranging from 45°F to 76°F throughout the year. Precipitation is generally light year-round but increases during the spring months, making gardening a popular activity for locals.
Bayard, Iowa gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Bayard averages 28 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 205 sunny days per year in Bayard. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Bayard gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 93 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 10
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 28 inches of snow a year