Poweshiek, IA County has a humid continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 48°F (9°C), with an average July high temperature of 85°F (30°C) and an average January low temperature of 6°F (-14°C). Winters are cold and snowy, while summers can be hot and humid. Annual precipitation averages around 32 inches (81 cm), most of which occurs in the spring and summer months. This area experiences all four seasons and enjoys a mix of sun and rain throughout the year.
Poweshiek County, Iowa gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Poweshiek County averages 28 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 193 sunny days per year in Poweshiek County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Poweshiek County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 104 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 10
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 28 inches of snow a year