Dubuque, IA has a humid continental climate that is characterized by warm summers and cold winters. The average temperature in July is around 80°F and the average temperature in January is around 20°F. Precipitation is abundant in Dubuque due to its midwestern location; the city receives an average of 32 inches of rain each year. Snowfall averages around 28 inches annually, while sunshine is plentiful with an average of 200 days per year where at least some sun can be seen. Overall, Dubuque experiences all four seasons of the year with distinct weather patterns throughout the year.
Dubuque, Iowa gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Dubuque averages 37 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 194 sunny days per year in Dubuque. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Dubuque gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 116 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year