Meriden, IA has a humid continental climate with cold winters and hot summers. Winters are characterized by high precipitation levels and an average temperature of around 15 degrees Fahrenheit in January. Summers are warm with temperatures typically reaching up to 85 degrees Fahrenheit in July and August. On average, the area receives around 36 inches of rain per year, making it one of the wettest areas in Iowa. The area also experiences heavy snowfall during the winter months, averaging more than 40 inches annually.
Meriden (zip 51037), Iowa gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Meriden (zip 51037) averages 34 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 208 sunny days per year in Meriden (zip 51037). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Meriden (zip 51037) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 91 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 9
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year