Rake, IA has a continental climate with cold winters and hot summers. Winter temperatures can sometimes reach as low as -20°F while summer temperatures often reach into the 90s F. The area receives a moderate amount of precipitation throughout the year, averaging about 30 inches per year. Snowfall is also common in Rake during the winter months and can be quite heavy at times. In general, the climate in Rake is generally mild throughout the year but extreme conditions are not uncommon due to its continental climate.
Rake, Iowa gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Rake averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 184 sunny days per year in Rake. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Rake gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 81 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 33 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year