Climate Rock Rapids - Iowa
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 26 | 31 | 43 | 59 | 71 | 80 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 5 | 10 | 22 | 34 | 47 | 57 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.52 | 0.59 | 1.81 | 3.11 | 3.29 | 4.63 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 85 | 83 | 74 | 61 | 43 | 29 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 61 | 58 | 48 | 35 | 22 | 9 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.69 | 3.50 | 3.13 | 2.09 | 1.45 | 0.78 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
Rock Rapids experiences a humid continental climate, marked by a very strong seasonal temperature contrast. Summers are warm, but winters are very cold and bring regular snowfall. The area receives moderate precipitation annually, with a strong pattern of wetter summers and drier winters. Precipitation is spread relatively evenly throughout the year, with winter moisture often arriving as snow.
Rock Rapids Climate Graph - Iowa Climate Chart
Daily normals Rock Rapids - Iowa - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 25.6 | 5.8 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.20 | 0.50 |
| 2 Jan | 25.6 | 5.6 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.39 | 1.00 |
| 3 Jan | 25.5 | 5.5 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.59 | 1.50 |
| 4 Jan | 25.4 | 5.4 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.71 | 1.80 |
| 5 Jan | 25.4 | 5.3 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.91 | 2.30 |
| 6 Jan | 25.4 | 5.2 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.10 | 2.80 |
| 7 Jan | 25.3 | 5.2 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.30 | 3.30 |
| 8 Jan | 25.3 | 5.1 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 1.50 | 3.80 |
| 9 Jan | 25.3 | 5.0 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 1.69 | 4.30 |
| 10 Jan | 25.3 | 5.0 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 1.89 | 4.80 |
| 11 Jan | 25.3 | 4.9 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 2.20 | 5.60 |
| 12 Jan | 25.3 | 4.9 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 2.28 | 5.80 |
| 13 Jan | 25.4 | 4.9 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 2.52 | 6.40 |
| 14 Jan | 25.4 | 4.8 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 2.72 | 6.90 |
| 15 Jan | 25.4 | 4.8 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 2.91 | 7.40 |
| 16 Jan | 25.5 | 4.8 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 2.99 | 7.60 |
| 17 Jan | 25.5 | 4.8 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 3.19 | 8.10 |
| 18 Jan | 25.6 | 4.8 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 3.31 | 8.40 |
| 19 Jan | 25.7 | 4.9 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 3.39 | 8.60 |
| 20 Jan | 25.7 | 4.9 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 3.58 | 9.10 |
| 21 Jan | 25.8 | 4.9 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 3.70 | 9.40 |
| 22 Jan | 25.9 | 5.0 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 3.90 | 9.90 |
| 23 Jan | 26.0 | 5.1 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 4.02 | 10.20 |
| 24 Jan | 26.1 | 5.1 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 4.21 | 10.70 |
| 25 Jan | 26.3 | 5.2 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 4.29 | 10.90 |
| 26 Jan | 26.4 | 5.3 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 4.41 | 11.20 |
| 27 Jan | 26.5 | 5.4 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 4.61 | 11.70 |
| 28 Jan | 26.7 | 5.6 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 4.69 | 11.90 |
| 29 Jan | 26.9 | 5.7 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 4.80 | 12.20 |
| 30 Jan | 27.0 | 5.9 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 5.00 | 12.70 |
| 31 Jan | 27.2 | 6.0 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 5.12 | 13.00 |
Weather history Rock Rapids - June 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun | 81.0 | 59.0 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 Jun | 89.1 | 61.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 Jun | 84.0 | 59.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Jun | 86.0 | 62.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Jun | 84.0 | 62.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 Jun | 86.0 | 59.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Jun | 91.9 | 68.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 Jun | 84.0 | 66.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Jun | 89.1 | 68.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 Jun | 93.9 | 69.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
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Past weather Rock Rapids
| Jun 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 86.9 ºF | 26 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 63.3 ºF | 5 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.16 inch | 0.52 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 5 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 93.9 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 81.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 69.1 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 59.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather June 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Rock Rapids - Iowa
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Iowa | |
| County | Lyon | |
| City | Rock Rapids | |
| Zip Code | 51246 | |
| Longitude | -96.18 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 43.45 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 1355ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Rock Rapids - Iowa
| Local Time | 04:54 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:41 AM | |
| Sunset | 09:09 PM | |
| Day/Night | Night | |
| Timezone | Chicago -6:00 | |
| Timezone DB | America - Chicago |
Map of Rock Rapids - Iowa
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Rock Rapids weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 57ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 34ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 28.59 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 29 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Rock Rapids
Longitude: -96.1798, Latitude: 43.4522
Average weather Rock Rapids, IA - 51246
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
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