La Motte, IA is located in a continental climate zone with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in summer ranges from 70 to 86°F, while in winter temperatures usually drop to an average of 20 to 30°F. Precipitation in La Motte is evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of 32 inches annually. Snowfall ranges from 10 inches to 15 inches each year, with the most snow usually falling during the month of January. Overall, La Motte experiences four distinct seasons throughout the year with abundant sunshine and mild temperatures.
La Motte, Iowa gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
La Motte averages 40 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 191 sunny days per year in La Motte. The US average is 205 sunny days.
La Motte gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 115 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 40 inches of snow a year