Deep River, IA Climate


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Poweshiek County / Deep River / Zip Codes
Deep River, IA has a humid continental climate, characterized by hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit, while in the winter temperatures can drop to below 0 Fahrenheit. Precipitation throughout the year is fairly consistent with an average of about 30 inches per year. Snowfall accumulation during the winter months can reach up to several feet in depth. The city experiences a wide range of weather patterns from sunny days to severe storms. At times, strong winds can be experienced, making outdoor activities difficult at times.

Deep River, Iowa gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Deep River averages 28 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 192 sunny days per year in Deep River. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Deep River 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 28 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Deep River is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Iowa.

8.8 Summer - 4.7 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Deep River, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateDeep River, IowaUnited States
  36.8 in.38.1 in.
  28.2 in.27.8 in.
  102.9 days106.2 days
  192 days205 days
  84.0°85.8°
  10.9°21.7°
  6.97
  3.74.3
  906 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Deep River with an average high temperature of 84.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Iowa. In Deep River, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Deep River are June, September and August.
In Deep River, there are 12.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Iowa.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Deep River with an average of 10.9°. This is warmer than most places in Iowa.
In Deep River, there are 147.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Iowa.
In Deep River, there are 17.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Iowa.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Deep River but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in Deep River with 4.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 36.8 inches in Deep River means that it is wetter than most places in Iowa.
May is the rainiest month in Deep River with 11.7 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 6.0 rainy days. There are 102.9 rainy days annually in Deep River, which is rainier than most places in Iowa. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 28.2 inches in Deep River means that it is less snowy than most places in Iowa. January is the snowiest month in Deep River with 7.9 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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