Lakota, IA has an average climate with mild temperatures. The summers are generally hot and humid, with temperatures reaching up to the mid-80s Fahrenheit and occasional thunderstorms. Winters are generally cold but also tend to be a bit wet with temperatures ranging from the low 20s to the low 40s Fahrenheit. Snowfall is fairly light throughout the year but can get icy during the cold months. The spring brings in warmer weather while autumn brings cool winds, shorter days, and colorful foliage.
Lakota, Iowa gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lakota averages 37 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 193 sunny days per year in Lakota. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lakota gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 85 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year