Hot-summer humid continental climate
Climate Emmetsburg - Iowa
Annual high56ºF
Annual low35ºF
Precipitation32.4 inch
| Month | HighºF | LowºF | Precipinch | Snowinch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 6 | 0.63 | 7 |
| Feb | 29 | 11 | 0.65 | 6 |
| Mar | 42 | 22 | 1.75 | 6 |
| Apr | 57 | 35 | 3.36 | 2 |
| May | 69 | 47 | 3.90 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 58 | 5.09 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 62 | 4.51 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 59 | 4.26 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 49 | 3.11 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 36 | 2.48 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 24 | 1.63 | 6 |
| Dec | 27 | 10 | 1.03 | 7 |
- JanHigh 24ºFLow 6ºFPrecip 0.63 inch
- FebHigh 29ºFLow 11ºFPrecip 0.65 inch
- MarHigh 42ºFLow 22ºFPrecip 1.75 inch
- AprHigh 57ºFLow 35ºFPrecip 3.36 inch
- MayHigh 69ºFLow 47ºFPrecip 3.90 inch
- JunHigh 79ºFLow 58ºFPrecip 5.09 inch
- JulHigh 82ºFLow 62ºFPrecip 4.51 inch
- AugHigh 80ºFLow 59ºFPrecip 4.26 inch
- SepHigh 73ºFLow 49ºFPrecip 3.11 inch
- OctHigh 60ºFLow 36ºFPrecip 2.48 inch
- NovHigh 42ºFLow 24ºFPrecip 1.63 inch
- DecHigh 27ºFLow 10ºFPrecip 1.03 inch
Climate summary
What is the average weather in Emmetsburg, Iowa?
Emmetsburg experiences a humid continental climate, marked by very strong seasonal contrasts. Summers are warm and bring the wettest conditions, contributing to moderate annual precipitation. Winters are very cold, characterized by significant snowfall and the driest period of the year. Precipitation is spread relatively evenly, with winter moisture often arriving as snow.
Emmetsburg weather averages
Annual high56ºF
Annual low35ºF
Precipitation32.4 inch
Snowfall34 inch
Daily normals Emmetsburg - Iowa - January
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Prec/ | Prec/ | Snow/ | Snow/ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 26.9 | 9.4 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Jan 2 | 26.7 | 9.2 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Jan 3 | 26.6 | 9.0 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.70 | 0.70 |
| Jan 4 | 26.4 | 8.8 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Jan 5 | 26.3 | 8.6 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Jan 6 | 26.2 | 8.4 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Jan 7 | 26.1 | 8.2 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 1.70 | 1.70 |
| Jan 8 | 26.0 | 8.0 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Jan 9 | 25.9 | 7.8 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Jan 10 | 25.8 | 7.7 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| Jan 11 | 25.8 | 7.5 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 2.70 | 2.70 |
| Jan 12 | 25.7 | 7.4 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Jan 13 | 25.7 | 7.2 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 3.20 | 3.20 |
| Jan 14 | 25.7 | 7.1 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| Jan 15 | 25.7 | 7.0 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 3.70 | 3.70 |
| Jan 16 | 25.7 | 6.9 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Jan 17 | 25.7 | 6.8 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 4.20 | 4.20 |
| Jan 18 | 25.8 | 6.7 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Jan 19 | 25.8 | 6.7 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 4.70 | 4.70 |
| Jan 20 | 25.9 | 6.6 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Jan 21 | 26.0 | 6.6 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 5.20 | 5.20 |
| Jan 22 | 26.0 | 6.6 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 5.50 | 5.50 |
| Jan 23 | 26.1 | 6.6 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 5.70 | 5.70 |
| Jan 24 | 26.2 | 6.6 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Jan 25 | 26.4 | 6.6 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 6.30 | 6.30 |
| Jan 26 | 26.5 | 6.7 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 6.60 | 6.60 |
| Jan 27 | 26.6 | 6.8 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 6.80 | 6.80 |
| Jan 28 | 26.8 | 6.8 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 7.10 | 7.10 |
| Jan 29 | 27.0 | 7.0 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 7.40 | 7.40 |
| Jan 30 | 27.1 | 7.1 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 7.70 | 7.70 |
| Jan 31 | 27.3 | 7.2 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 8.00 | 8.00 |
Precipitation and snow add up through the month (/mo) and the year (/yr)
Weather history Emmetsburg - October 2026
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Precip.inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | 72.0 | 60.1 | 0.07 |
| Oct 2 | 73.9 | 57.9 | 0.47 |
| Oct 3 | – | – | – |
| Oct 4 | – | – | – |
| Oct 5 | – | – | – |
| Oct 6 | – | – | – |
| Oct 7 | – | – | – |
| Oct 8 | – | – | – |
| Oct 9 | – | – | – |
| Oct 10 | – | – | – |
| Oct 11 | – | – | – |
| Oct 12 | – | – | – |
| Oct 13 | – | – | – |
| Oct 14 | – | – | – |
| Oct 15 | – | – | – |
| Oct 16 | 91.0 | 43.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 17 | 69.1 | 48.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 18 | 69.1 | 30.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 19 | – | – | – |
| Oct 20 | – | – | – |
| Oct 21 | – | – | – |
| Oct 22 | – | – | – |
| Oct 23 | – | – | – |
| Oct 24 | – | – | – |
| Oct 25 | – | – | – |
| Oct 26 | – | – | – |
| Oct 27 | – | – | – |
| Oct 28 | – | – | – |
| Oct 29 | – | – | 0.00 |
| Oct 30 | – | – | – |
| Oct 31 | – | – | – |
The data for October 2026 is incomplete: some days or values are missing.
- –No data
- –Not yet observed or received
- TTrace, too small to measure
Observed extremes
- Highest max temperature91.0ºF · Oct 16
- Lowest max temperature69.1ºF · Oct 17
- Highest min temperature60.1ºF · Oct 1
- Lowest min temperature30.9ºF · Oct 18
Geo Emmetsburg - Iowa
Location
- Country
- United States
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Palo Alto
- City
- Emmetsburg
- Zip Code
- 50536
- Elevation
- 1204 ft
- Longitude
- -94.70
- Latitude
- 43.10
- ICAO
- –
- IATA
- –