Chester, IA has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Temperatures in the summer can reach up to 90°F while temperatures in the winter can dip down to -20°F. Snow is common throughout the winter and spring months and precipitation levels are typically above average for the region. Summers tend to be fairly wet, but thunderstorms are generally not too severe. The humidity levels in Chester are often high due to its close proximity to nearby lakes and rivers.
Chester, Iowa gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Chester averages 44 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 Chester. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Chester gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 103 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 44 inches of snow a year