Iowa City Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Iowa City Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


37°C
Highest Temp
2 Jul. 26

-22°C
Lowest Temp
23 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthJuly33.84°C

Coldest MonthJanuary-9.13°C

Wettest MonthJune10.29mm

Windiest MonthApril28.65km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Iowa City historically?

July is historically Iowa City's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 29°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 39°C on 2023-08-23.

2. What is the coldest month in Iowa City historically?

January is Iowa City's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around -9°C. The all-time record low of -35°C was recorded on 2019-01-31.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Iowa City over the past 17 years?

Iowa City's average annual rainfall is approximately 1092.6mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Iowa City experience on average per year?

Iowa City historically records approximately 157.4 rainy days per year. June has the highest number of rain days at an average of 15.8 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Iowa City?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Iowa City is 39°C on 2023-08-23.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Iowa City?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Iowa City is -35°C on 2019-01-31.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Iowa City historically?

Iowa City experiences its strongest winds during April. The historic gust record of 56.2 kph was recorded on 2026-03-15.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Iowa City during a year?

Usually, Iowa City's humidity peaks in January at around 82.4% and drops to its lowest in October at approximately 67.2%.