Keokuk, IA County has a humid continental climate, which is characterized by hot summers and cold winters. The county experiences four distinct seasons: spring, summer, fall and winter. Summers bring warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine, while winters are cold with occasional snowfall. The area receives an average of 35 inches of precipitation each year, mostly in the form of rain showers during the warmer months and snowfall during the colder months. Winters can be especially harsh in Keokuk, with temperatures often dropping below freezing overnight. Despite these conditions, Keokuk enjoys a mild climate with average highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s in the summer and lows in the teens to mid 20s in the winter.
Keokuk County, Iowa gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Keokuk County averages 27 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 194 sunny days per year in Keokuk County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Keokuk County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 103 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 12
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 27 inches of snow a year