Davenport, IA has a humid continental climate, characterized by hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer months is around 76°F (24°C) and the average temperature in the winter months is around 23°F (-5°C). There is an average of 36 inches (91 cm) of precipitation per year, with most of it falling between April and October. Davenport experiences four distinct seasons throughout the year, including spring, summer, autumn, and winter. In the spring, there are frequent precipitation events that can bring heavy rains or snowstorms. During the summer months, temperatures can reach into the high 80s (30+ °C) with humidity levels often above 70%. The autumn season brings cooler temperatures with lows in the 40s (4-10 °C) and highs between 60-70°F (15-21 °C). The winter season is generally cold with temperatures often dropping to single digits for several days at a time (-12 to -2 °C).
Davenport, Iowa gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Davenport averages 28 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 203 sunny days per year in Davenport. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Davenport gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 115 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 15
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 28 inches of snow a year