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Best Time en Visit Iowa

Beste reistijd Iowa: mei, augustus, september and oktober. Maand-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

🌙 10°C now🕔 2:54 AM local📅 Best: mei, augustus, september and oktober👥 3.2 million

Beste reistijd Iowa

Go in mei, augustus, september and oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: januari, februari and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januari★★☆☆☆
februari★★★☆☆
maart★★★☆☆
april★★★☆☆
mei★★★★☆
juni★★★☆☆
juli★★★★☆
augustus★★★★☆
september★★★★☆
oktober★★★★☆
november★★★☆☆
december★★☆☆☆

Klimaat in Iowa month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfebmaaaprmeijunjulaugsepoktnovdecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MaandGem. maximumGem. minimumNeerslagBeoordeling
januari-2°-10°32 mm★★☆☆☆
februari5°-5°15 mm★★★☆☆
maart13°2°74 mm★★★☆☆
april17°7°130 mm★★★☆☆
mei23°12°110 mm★★★★☆
juni28°18°181 mm★★★☆☆
juli30°20°150 mm★★★★☆
augustus28°19°106 mm★★★★☆
september26°16°71 mm★★★★☆
oktober20°10°75 mm★★★★☆
november10°2°52 mm★★★☆☆
december4°-4°40 mm★★☆☆☆

Klimaat type: Continental. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How Iowa compares met nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Iowa.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Omaha196 km13°C+1°C warmer850 mm
Nebraska271 km13°C+1°C warmer822 mm
Kansas City288 km14°C+2°C warmer1108 mm
Kansas332 km15°C+3°C warmer1022 mm
Missouri357 km15°C+3°C warmer1006 mm

Beste reistijd each city in Iowa

1 cities mapped in this atlas

What en pack, what en skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • Layers – the daily swing is 19°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.

Samenvatting

Iowa is a state in Verenigde Staten. Iowa is a US state met als hoofdstad Des Moines. Er wonen ongeveer 3.2 million. De hoofdstad is Des Moines.

Op dit moment is het 10°C (51°F) in Iowa met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 9°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 8°C en 21°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.

De beste tijd om Iowa is mei, augustus, september and oktober. Het klimaat is continental. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 30°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond -10°C.

De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 476 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Mississippi River and Starved Rock State Park.

Kort gezegd. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 21°C is in line met the 20°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 3 PM en 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Iowa today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Weer in Iowa nu

🌙
10°C
Onbewolkt · voelt als 9°C
Luchtvochtigheid83%
Wind7 km/h W
Windstoten10 km/h
UV-index0 · Laag
Bewolking1%
Luchtdruk994 hPa
ZichtbaarheidGood · 17 km
Luchtkwaliteit32 · Good
Zonsopkomst7:15 AM
Zonsondergang6:49 PM
Maan🌗 Last quarter · 35%

Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 2:54 AM, okt 5 lokale tijd.

Weekend outlook

zaurday, okt 10

☁️ 27° / 16°

Bewolkt · 4% rain · wind 26 km/h

zoday, okt 11

☁️ 24° / 14°

Bewolkt · 9% rain · wind 20 km/h

Dingen om te doen in Iowa

Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Iowa.

Quick facts about Iowa

TypeState
LandVerenigde Staten
ContinentNoord-Amerika
Coördinaten41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625)
CapitalDes Moines
Bevolking3.200.000
Area145.746 km²
AbbreviationIA
TijdzoneAmerica/Chicago
Lokale tijd2:54 AM (UTC-05:00)
Beste maandenmei, augustus, september and oktober
KlimaatContinental

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Iowa?

Iowa is a state in Verenigde Staten. Its coordinates are 41.5868, -93.625. It lies in Noord-Amerika.

What is the weather like in Iowa nu?

It is currently 10°C (51°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 83% and wind is 7 km/h.

When is the best time en visit Iowa?

mei, augustus, september and oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Iowa, which has a continental climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Iowa in?

Iowa observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The lokale tijd is 2:54 AM.

How many people live in Iowa?

Iowa has a population of approximately 3.2 million.

What is the nearest airport en Iowa?

The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 476 km away.

What are the top things en 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Voorspelling and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luchtkwaliteit and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klimaat averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weer Service.
MethodScores, 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 oktober 5, 2026 at 2:54 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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