Iowa : Climatic Conditions

Iowa has a continental type of climate with hot summers and cold winters. Temperatures vary widely during the year, with an annual average of 49°F (9°C). The state averages 166 days of full sunshine and 199 cloudy or partly cloudy days. Average annual precipitation is 34.7 inches (1971–2000) while statewide, snowfall annual average is 30 in (76 cm) and relative humidity averages 72%.