Rome, IA has a humid continental climate due to its location in the Midwest United States. Summers are hot and humid while winters are cold with frequently cold temperatures below freezing. The area experiences all four seasons throughout the year, with spring and autumn featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Precipitation is generally evenly distributed through the year, but summers tend to have more thunderstorms than other seasons. Snowfall is relatively light compared to other areas of the Midwest, but occasional winter storms can bring significant accumulations. Overall Rome’s climate is fairly mild with no extreme variation from season to season.
Rome, Iowa gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Rome averages 25 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 198 sunny days per year in Rome. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Rome 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 25 inches of snow a year