Chariton, IA has a continental climate typical of the Midwest region. Summers are typically hot and humid with temperatures reaching into the mid-90s (Fahrenheit) and some days even reaching 100 degrees. Winter temperatures are usually below freezing with lows dipping below 0° Fahrenheit accompanied by frequent snowfall. Spring and fall have milder temperatures, with average highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s during both seasons. The area receives an average of 29 inches of precipitation each year, mostly in the form of rain but occasionally accompanied by heavy snowstorms in the winter months.
Chariton, Iowa gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Chariton averages 25 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 206 sunny days per year in Chariton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Chariton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 102 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 12
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 25 inches of snow a year