Oxford, IA has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. During the winter months, temperatures average between 24°F and 37°F and during the summer months, temperatures range from 66°F to 78°F. Precipitation occurs throughout the year with snowfall during the winter months and occasional rainfall in the summer. Generally, Oxford experiences hot summers with frequent thunderstorms followed by cooler autumns and cold winters that often bring bouts of snow.
Oxford, Iowa gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Oxford averages 27 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 195 sunny days per year in Oxford. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Oxford gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 92 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 12
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 27 inches of snow a year