Dixon, IA has a humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers. The average temperature in the winter ranges from 20 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit while the average temperature in the summer is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is also common throughout the year, with snowfall occurring in late December and early January. Springtime can bring heavy rains that often lead to flooding. Summers usually bring moderate temperatures and low humidity levels, but thunderstorms can be frequent as well. Overall, Dixon has a typical climate for an Iowa town with warm summers and cold winters.
Dixon, Iowa gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Dixon averages 29 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 Dixon. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Dixon gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 105 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 29 inches of snow a year