Humboldt, IA County has a humid continental climate, which means it experiences four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures ranging from the mid 80s to the low 90s Fahrenheit, while winters can be cold and dry with temperatures dropping into the single digits. The county gets an average of about 30 inches of rainfall per year, with most of that coming in the spring and summer months. Snowfall is also common throughout the winter months, usually accumulating to around 20 inches by the end of January. Despite this colder climate, Humboldt experiences relatively mild weather year-round due to its location in Iowa's central region.
Humboldt County, Iowa gets 34 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Humboldt County averages 35 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 Humboldt County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Humboldt County 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 8
Rain: averages 34 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 35 inches of snow a year