Orchard, IA has a humid continental climate characterized by four distinct seasons and substantial precipitation throughout the year. Summers tend to be hot and humid, while winters typically experience cold temperatures and snowfall. The highest temperature ever recorded in Orchard was 102°F (39°C) in July of 2012, while the lowest was -31°F (-35°C) in January of 1979. Rainfall averages around 32 inches per year, with snowfall reaching about 24 inches annually. Since the city is located on the western side of the Des Moines Lobe, it also experiences some lake-effect snow from nearby lakes during winter months.
Orchard (zip 50460), Iowa gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Orchard (zip 50460) averages 36 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 Orchard (zip 50460). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Orchard (zip 50460) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 98 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 7
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36 inches of snow a year