Glenwood, IA is located in the Midwestern United States and experiences a humid continental climate. This means that summers are warm and humid with average high temperatures reaching into the low 80s, while lows in the summer can dip down into the mid-60s. Winters are cold and snowy with average highs only reaching around 30°F and lows dropping to the teens. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year, with winter months often seeing more snow than rain. The city experiences four distinct seasons, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and fishing.
Glenwood, Iowa gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Glenwood averages 23 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 212 sunny days per year in Glenwood. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Glenwood gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 88 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12
Rain: averages 33 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 23 inches of snow a year