Iowa Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Iowa: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Iowa month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | -2° | -10° | 32 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | 5° | -5° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maart | 13° | 2° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 17° | 7° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 23° | 12° | 110 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 28° | 18° | 181 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 30° | 20° | 150 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 28° | 19° | 106 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 26° | 16° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 20° | 10° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 10° | 2° | 52 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 4° | -4° | 40 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Continental. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Iowa
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Iowa compares met nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Iowa.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 196 km | 13°C | +1°C warmer | 850 mm |
| Nebraska | 271 km | 13°C | +1°C warmer | 822 mm |
| Kansas City | 288 km | 14°C | +2°C warmer | 1108 mm |
| Kansas | 332 km | 15°C | +3°C warmer | 1022 mm |
| Missouri | 357 km | 15°C | +3°C warmer | 1006 mm |
Klimaat by city in Iowa
1 cities mapped in this atlas
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.
What this means for Iowa
Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 25°C is 5.1°C above the 20°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 31°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers – the daily swing is 18°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- 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 17°C (63°F) in Iowa met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 15°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 8°C en 25°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.7/10 – 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 warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 25°C is 5.1°C above the 20°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 6 PM en 9 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.
Quick facts about Iowa
| Type | State |
|---|---|
| Land | Verenigde Staten |
| Continent | Noord-Amerika |
| Coördinaten | 41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625) |
| Capital | Des Moines |
| Bevolking | 3.200.000 |
| Area | 145.746 km² |
| Abbreviation | IA |
| Tijdzone | America/Chicago |
| Lokale tijd | 9:42 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Beste maanden | mei, augustus, september and oktober |
| Klimaat | Continental |
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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 17°C (63°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 53% and wind is 8 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 9:42 PM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weer 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 oktober 5, 2026 at 9:42 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
