Mason City, IA Metro Area has a humid continental climate with warm to hot summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures often rise above 80 degrees Fahrenheit with high humidity levels. Winters are usually very cold and temperatures usually dip down to around 15 degrees Fahrenheit with occasional snowfall. The spring and fall months bring mild temperatures and pleasant weather. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, although June tends to be the rainiest month in Mason City.
Mason City Metro Area, Iowa gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Mason City Metro Area averages 37 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 186 sunny days per year in Mason City Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Mason City Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 102 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 6
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year