Melbourne, IA is located in a humid continental climate zone with hot summers and cold winters. Average summer temperatures range from the mid-80s during the day to the mid-50s at night, while average winter temperatures range from the mid-30s during the day to the teens at night. The area receives an average of 43 inches of precipitation annually, with most falling between April and September. Melbourne also experiences all four seasons throughout the year with distinct fluctuations in temperature and precipitation.
Melbourne, Iowa gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Melbourne averages 27 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 201 sunny days per year in Melbourne. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Melbourne gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 96 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 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 27 inches of snow a year