51510 Carter Lake, IA has a humid continental climate characterized by hot summers and cold winters with moderate precipitation throughout the year. Summers in the area typically have temperatures around 80 degrees Fahrenheit while winters average out at 25 degrees Fahrenheit. There are typically four distinct seasons in the area with spring and fall having mild temperatures in between summer and winter. Precipitation is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, but snowfall can be seen from November to March each year.
Carter Lake (zip 51510), Iowa gets 31 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Carter Lake (zip 51510) averages 26 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 216 sunny days per year in Carter Lake (zip 51510). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Carter Lake (zip 51510) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 93 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 31 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 26 inches of snow a year