Fairfield, IA enjoys a humid continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters. The area typically sees moderate precipitation throughout the year, particularly during the summer months when thunderstorms are common. During the winter months, snowfall is usually light to moderate in amount. Average temperatures range from an average high of around 90 degrees Fahrenheit in July to an average low of around 15 degrees Fahrenheit in January. Overall, Fairfield has a mild climate compared to many other parts of the US.
Fairfield, Iowa gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fairfield averages 26 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 199 sunny days per year in Fairfield. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fairfield gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 100 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 26 inches of snow a year