Prairie City, IA has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The area experiences four distinct seasons throughout the year, with spring and autumn bringing mild temperatures. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit on some days. Winters are cold, with temperatures dropping below freezing on most nights. Precipitation is fairly consistent throughout the year, although snowfall usually peaks in January and February. On average, Prairie City receives 36 inches of precipitation annually.
Prairie City, Iowa gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Prairie City averages 28 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Prairie City. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Prairie City gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 98 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 28 inches of snow a year