Fontanelle, IA has a typical midwestern climate with hot summers, cold winters, and moderate amounts of precipitation throughout the year. In the summer months, temperatures can reach into the high 80s with occasional spikes into the 90s. Winters are cold, with overnight lows occasionally dropping below zero. Precipitation in Fontanelle is generally consistent throughout the year, receiving an average of around 30 inches of rain and snow annually.
Fontanelle (zip 50846), Iowa gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fontanelle (zip 50846) averages 25 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 203 sunny days per year in Fontanelle (zip 50846). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fontanelle (zip 50846) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 94 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 25 inches of snow a year