Hot-summer humid continental climate
Climate Forest City - Iowa
Annual high55ºF
Annual low36ºF
Precipitation34 inch
| Month | HighºF | LowºF | Precipinch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 6 | 1.03 |
| Feb | 28 | 11 | 0.86 |
| Mar | 41 | 23 | 1.88 |
| Apr | 58 | 35 | 3.65 |
| May | 70 | 48 | 4.26 |
| Jun | 79 | 58 | 5.08 |
| Jul | 82 | 62 | 4.60 |
| Aug | 80 | 60 | 4.17 |
| Sep | 73 | 50 | 3.24 |
| Oct | 60 | 38 | 2.33 |
| Nov | 42 | 24 | 1.69 |
| Dec | 27 | 11 | 1.21 |
- JanHigh 24ºFLow 6ºFPrecip 1.03 inch
- FebHigh 28ºFLow 11ºFPrecip 0.86 inch
- MarHigh 41ºFLow 23ºFPrecip 1.88 inch
- AprHigh 58ºFLow 35ºFPrecip 3.65 inch
- MayHigh 70ºFLow 48ºFPrecip 4.26 inch
- JunHigh 79ºFLow 58ºFPrecip 5.08 inch
- JulHigh 82ºFLow 62ºFPrecip 4.60 inch
- AugHigh 80ºFLow 60ºFPrecip 4.17 inch
- SepHigh 73ºFLow 50ºFPrecip 3.24 inch
- OctHigh 60ºFLow 38ºFPrecip 2.33 inch
- NovHigh 42ºFLow 24ºFPrecip 1.69 inch
- DecHigh 27ºFLow 11ºFPrecip 1.21 inch
Climate summary
What is the average weather in Forest City, Iowa?
Forest City experiences a humid continental climate, marked by very strong seasonal temperature swings. Summers are warm, while winters are very cold, reflecting its inland location. The area receives moderate precipitation annually, with a distinct pattern of wetter summers and drier winters, though moisture is spread relatively evenly through the year.
Forest City weather averages
Annual high55ºF
Annual low36ºF
Precipitation34 inch
Daily normals Forest City - Iowa - January
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Prec/ | Prec/ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 23.7 | 8.0 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Jan 2 | 23.5 | 7.8 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| Jan 3 | 23.4 | 7.5 | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Jan 4 | 23.2 | 7.3 | 0.17 | 0.17 |
| Jan 5 | 23.1 | 7.0 | 0.21 | 0.21 |
| Jan 6 | 22.9 | 6.8 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Jan 7 | 22.8 | 6.6 | 0.29 | 0.29 |
| Jan 8 | 22.7 | 6.4 | 0.33 | 0.33 |
| Jan 9 | 22.6 | 6.2 | 0.36 | 0.36 |
| Jan 10 | 22.5 | 6.0 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Jan 11 | 22.4 | 5.8 | 0.44 | 0.44 |
| Jan 12 | 22.4 | 5.6 | 0.48 | 0.48 |
| Jan 13 | 22.3 | 5.5 | 0.51 | 0.51 |
| Jan 14 | 22.3 | 5.3 | 0.55 | 0.55 |
| Jan 15 | 22.3 | 5.2 | 0.58 | 0.58 |
| Jan 16 | 22.2 | 5.1 | 0.62 | 0.62 |
| Jan 17 | 22.2 | 4.9 | 0.65 | 0.65 |
| Jan 18 | 22.2 | 4.9 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Jan 19 | 22.3 | 4.8 | 0.74 | 0.74 |
| Jan 20 | 22.3 | 4.7 | 0.78 | 0.78 |
| Jan 21 | 22.3 | 4.7 | 0.82 | 0.82 |
| Jan 22 | 22.4 | 4.6 | 0.86 | 0.86 |
| Jan 23 | 22.4 | 4.6 | 0.91 | 0.91 |
| Jan 24 | 22.5 | 4.6 | 0.95 | 0.95 |
| Jan 25 | 22.6 | 4.6 | 0.99 | 0.99 |
| Jan 26 | 22.7 | 4.7 | 1.03 | 1.03 |
| Jan 27 | 22.8 | 4.7 | 1.07 | 1.07 |
| Jan 28 | 22.9 | 4.8 | 1.09 | 1.09 |
| Jan 29 | 23.0 | 4.9 | 1.11 | 1.11 |
| Jan 30 | 23.2 | 5.0 | 1.13 | 1.13 |
| Jan 31 | 23.3 | 5.1 | 1.15 | 1.15 |
Precipitation and snow add up through the month (/mo) and the year (/yr)
Weather history Forest City - September 2026
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Precip.inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1 | – | – | 0.00 |
| Sep 2 | – | – | 0.80 |
| Sep 3 | – | – | 0.32 |
| Sep 4 | – | – | 0.00 |
| Sep 5 | – | – | – |
| Sep 6 | – | – | – |
| Sep 7 | – | – | – |
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The data for September 2026 is incomplete: some days or values are missing.
- –No data
- –Not yet observed or received
- TTrace, too small to measure
Observed extremes
Geo Forest City - Iowa
Location
- Country
- United States
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Hancock
- City
- Forest City
- Zip Code
- 50436
- Elevation
- 1201 ft
- Longitude
- -93.62
- Latitude
- 43.23
- ICAO
- –
- IATA
- –