West Amana, IA has a humid continental climate that experiences warm summers and cold, sometimes snowy winters. Summer temperatures can reach up to the mid 80s while winter lows can drop to the single digits. The area is known for its frequent rain and snowfall, with spring and fall being especially wet seasons. Residents also experience high levels of humidity throughout the year due to its proximity to nearby Lake Macbride. Although it gets quite cold in the winter, West Amana remains relatively mild compared to other parts of Iowa due to its location near the lake.
West Amana, Iowa gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
West Amana averages 27 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 191 sunny days per year in West Amana. The US average is 205 sunny days.
West Amana 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 10
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 27 inches of snow a year