Ringgold County has a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. Summertime temperatures commonly range from the low 80s Fahrenheit during the day to the mid 60s at night. Winter temperatures can drop to below freezing, occasionally reaching sub-zero temperatures. The county receives an average of 33 inches of precipitation annually, with late spring and early summer being the wettest times of year. Snowfall is also common in Ringgold County during the winter months, averaging around 16 inches per year. Despite experiencing four distinct seasons, Ringgold County experiences relatively mild weather throughout the year.
Ringgold County, Iowa gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ringgold County averages 21 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 203 sunny days per year in Ringgold County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ringgold County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 86 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 13
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 21 inches of snow a year