The Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA Metro Area enjoys a humid continental climate, which is characterized by warm to hot summers and cold winters. Summers in the area typically experience temperatures in the mid-70s to mid-80s Fahrenheit, with occasional heat waves. Winters are generally cold, with temperatures usually ranging from the mid-teens to low 30s Fahrenheit. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of 36 inches of rain and snow annually. Although snowfall can be significant during winter months, it rarely accumulates enough to cause major disruptions to transportation or daily activities.
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area, Iowa gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area averages 34 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 194 sunny days per year in Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Waterloo-Cedar Falls 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 9
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year