Wapello, IA has a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. Average temperatures in the summer range from the mid-70s to the low 80s degrees Fahrenheit, while average winter temperatures range from the high teens to the mid-20s degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is moderate to heavy throughout the year. On average, Wapello sees just over 40 inches of precipitation annually, with most of that falling as rain. Snowfall is light compared to other parts of Iowa, usually totaling between 10 and 20 inches per year.
Wapello, Iowa gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Wapello averages 32 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 203 sunny days per year in Wapello. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Wapello gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 102 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 14
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 32 inches of snow a year