The climate in 52141 Elgin, IA is temperate with cold winters and warm, humid summers. The average annual temperature is around 50°F (10°C), while the average low in the winter months can drop to around 20°F (-7°C). Precipitation levels for the area are generally moderate throughout the year, with an average of 45 inches (114 cm) per year. Snowfall is also moderate and typically accumulates from late November to early April.
Elgin (zip 52141), Iowa gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Elgin (zip 52141) averages 38 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 191 sunny days per year in Elgin (zip 52141). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Elgin (zip 52141) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 105 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 8
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year