Wadena, IA has a humid continental climate with cool winters and hot summers. Summers are typically very warm and humid, while winters tend to be cold with snowfall occurring throughout the season. During the summer months, temperatures can reach around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while in the winter months they can drop to below freezing. Precipitation is fairly consistent throughout the year with June usually being the wettest month. Overall, Wadena enjoys mild weather for most of the year, making it an ideal place to live or visit.
Wadena, Iowa gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Wadena averages 36 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 Wadena. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Wadena gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 108 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 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36 inches of snow a year