Appanoose, IA County has a humid continental climate, which is characterized by hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature during the summer months ranges from the high 70s to upper 80s Fahrenheit while winter temperatures often fall into the single digits and teens. Although the area sees plenty of precipitation throughout the year, snowfall can be quite heavy in some areas. Winters generally have more frequent snowfall than other seasons, while summer typically sees fewer bouts of rainfall.
Appanoose County, Iowa gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Appanoose County averages 24 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Appanoose County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Appanoose County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 100 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 24 inches of snow a year