Emmet County, IA has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and hot summers. The average annual temperature varies from approximately -2°C in January to 19°C in July. Winters are wet and often snowy, while summers are typically dry. Precipitation levels peak during the summer months of June through August, when thunderstorms are common. Winter snowfall averages around 30 inches per year, making this area perfect for winter sports like skiing and snowmobiling. Spring and fall have temperatures that are mild enough for outdoor activities such as camping or hiking.
Emmet County, Iowa gets 31 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Emmet County averages 37 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 201 sunny days per year in Emmet County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Emmet County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 94 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 6
Rain: averages 31 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year