Mitchell, IA has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Summers in Mitchell see temperatures averaging in the mid-80s Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures dip into the single digits or below. Precipitation is relatively even throughout the year, with snowfall occurring most often during the winter months. The area sees an average of 32 inches of rainfall per year.
Mitchell, Iowa gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Mitchell averages 37 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 186 sunny days per year in Mitchell. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Mitchell gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 97 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 7
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year