La Porte City, IA has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and hot, humid summers. Winters are typically snowy in the area and temperatures drop below freezing. Summers are typically hot, with temperatures often rising to the mid-90s Fahrenheit (35 Celsius). The area receives an average of around 41 inches of precipitation each year; while snowfall varies from year to year, La Porte City usually receives around 24 inches of snow annually. The area is also prone to severe thunderstorms in the spring and summer months. Overall, La Porte City has a moderate climate with distinct seasonal variations.
La Porte City, Iowa gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
La Porte City averages 34 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 188 sunny days per year in La Porte City. The US average is 205 sunny days.
La Porte City gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 103 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 10
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year