Shannon City, IA is located in the Midwestern United States, where temperatures tend to fluctuate greatly from summer to winter. In the summer months, temperatures often reach up to the mid-80s Fahrenheit and can feel muggy on hot days due to high humidity levels. During the winter, temperatures can range from around freezing all the way down to single digits or even below zero Celsius. Precipitation in Shannon City generally follows a seasonal pattern with heavy rains and snowfall in the late fall and early spring months. The city also experiences regular thunderstorms during the warmer months of the year. All in all, Shannon City's climate is typical for this part of the Midwest United States.
Shannon City, Iowa gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Shannon City averages 23 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Shannon City. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Shannon City gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 90 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 12
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 23 inches of snow a year