Meriden, IA has a humid continental climate, characterized by warm to hot summers and cold winters. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of 22 inches annually. Summers are usually warm and humid with temperatures generally reaching into the high 80s. Winters are cold but not extreme, with temperatures typically dropping to around freezing point or below. Snowfall in Meriden can range from light to moderate amounts depending on the year. The city experiences all four seasons and enjoys a temperate climate overall.
Meriden, Iowa gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Meriden averages 34 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 207 sunny days per year in Meriden. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Meriden gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 91 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 9
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year