Sheffield, IA is characterized by a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are typically cold and snowy, with temperatures often dropping below freezing. Summers are generally warm and humid, with temperatures regularly reaching the mid-80s. The town experiences an average of 33 inches of precipitation on an annual basis, distributed relatively evenly throughout the year. While snowfall tends to be light compared to other areas in the region, Sheffield can still receive some significant winter weather events.
Sheffield, Iowa gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sheffield averages 34 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 192 sunny days per year in Sheffield. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sheffield 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 7
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year