Iowa Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Iowa: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Iowa month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | -2° | -10° | 32 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 5° | -5° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 13° | 2° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| apríl | 17° | 7° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 23° | 12° | 110 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júní | 28° | 18° | 181 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júlí | 30° | 20° | 150 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ágúst | 28° | 19° | 77 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 26° | 16° | 42 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| október | 20° | 10° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| nóvember | 10° | 2° | 52 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 4° | -4° | 40 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Heimsálfaal. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Iowa
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Iowa compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Iowa.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 196 km | 12°C | +1°C warmer | 772 mm |
| Nebraska | 271 km | 13°C | +1°C warmer | 761 mm |
| Kansas City | 288 km | 14°C | +2°C warmer | 1107 mm |
| Kansas | 332 km | 14°C | +3°C warmer | 1015 mm |
| Missouri | 357 km | 15°C | +3°C warmer | 1004 mm |
Loftslag by city in Iowa
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Best time til visit Iowa
Go in ágúst, september and október. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, febrúar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Iowa
Today is slightly cooler than average for september. The forecast high of 23°C is 3.6°C below the 26°C typical for this month.
A 86% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 21 mm is forecast, which is enough til soak trails and slow traffic.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 31°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- sun.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Iowa is a state in Bandaríkin. Iowa is a US state með höfuðborg í Des Moines. Íbúafjöldinn er um 3.2 million. Höfuðborgin er Des Moines.
Núna er hitinn 22°C (71°F) in Iowa með light drizzle. Hitinn finnst vera 24°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 16°C til 23°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 86%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.6/10 - góðar aðstæður.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Iowa is ágúst, september and október. Loftslagið er continental. janúar, febrúar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. júlí is the warmest month með average highs near 30°C, while janúar is the coldest með lows near -10°C.
The closest major airport is O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 476 km away. Nearby highlights include Mississippi River and Starved Rock State Park.
Í einföldu máli. Today is slightly cooler than average for september. The forecast high of 23°C is 3.6°C below the 26°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 2 PM til 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Iowa today at 9.5/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Iowa
| Tegund | State |
|---|---|
| Land | Bandaríkin |
| Heimsálfa | Norður-Ameríka |
| Hnit | 41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625) |
| Capital | Des Moines |
| Mannfjöldi | 3.200.000 |
| Area | 145.746 km² |
| Abbreviation | IA |
| Tímabelti | America/Chicago |
| Staðartími | 3:51 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | ágúst, september and október |
| Loftslag | Heimsálfaal |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Iowa?
Iowa is a state in Bandaríkin. Its coordinates are 41.5868, -93.625. It lies in Norður-Ameríka.
What is the weather like in Iowa núna?
It is currently 22°C (71°F) með light drizzle. Raki is 93% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Iowa?
ágúst, september and október offer the most comfortable conditions in Iowa, which has a continental climate. janúar, febrúar and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Iowa in?
Iowa observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 3:51 AM.
How many people live in Iowa?
Iowa has a population of approximately 3.2 million.
What is the nearest airport til Iowa?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 476 km away.
What are the top things til do in Iowa?
Popular options include Mississippi River and Starved Rock State Park.
What places are in Iowa?
Iowa covers 1 places in this atlas, including Des Moines.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Veður Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated september 15, 2026 at 3:51 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
