Pocahontas County, Iowa has a temperate continental climate. The summers are hot and humid while the winters are cold with occasional snowfall. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, and temperatures range from an average high of 87°F in July to an average low of 12°F in January. The county is known for its heavy snowfall during the winter months, especially in the northern part of the county. Winters are typically around 10-15 degrees colder than surrounding areas due to its more remote location. Spring and fall bring mild weather with average temperatures in the 50s and 60s and occasional showers.
Pocahontas County, Iowa gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Pocahontas County averages 35 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Pocahontas County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Pocahontas 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 8
Rain: averages 33 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 35 inches of snow a year