51533 Emerson, IA experiences a humid continental climate, with long hot summers and cold to very cold winters. The average temperature in the summer months is around 70°F (21°C), but can sometimes reach up to 85°F (29°C). During the winter months, temperatures tend to stay around 10-20°F (-12 - 6 °C). Emerson typically experiences an average of 36 inches of precipitation a year, mainly occurring during the warmer months. Snowfall generally ranges from 25 inches to as much as 50 inches annually.
Emerson (zip 51533), Iowa gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Emerson (zip 51533) averages 26 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Emerson (zip 51533). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Emerson (zip 51533) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 100 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 26 inches of snow a year