The Dubuque, IA Metro Area has a humid continental climate with cold winters and hot, humid summers. Winters in the area can be very cold and snowy, with temperatures often dropping below zero and an average of 40 inches of snow each winter. Summers are usually hot and humid with an average temperature of 75°F and high humidity levels. Spring and fall are more moderate, but can still experience dramatic shifts in temperature. Thunderstorms are common during the spring and summer months, bringing heavy rainfall to the area.
Dubuque Metro Area, Iowa gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Dubuque Metro Area averages 37 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 Dubuque Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Dubuque Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 114 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 10
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year