Climate Storm Lake - Iowa
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 27 | 31 | 44 | 59 | 70 | 80 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 8 | 14 | 24 | 37 | 49 | 59 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.55 | 0.64 | 2.01 | 3.99 | 4.57 | 5.56 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 83 | 81 | 74 | 61 | 44 | 30 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 63 | 61 | 51 | 39 | 26 | 13 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 4.40 | 4.45 | 3.24 | 2.37 | 1.83 | 1.06 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
What is the average weather in Storm Lake, Iowa?
Storm Lake experiences a humid continental climate, marked by very strong seasonal temperature contrasts. Winters are cold and bring significant snowfall, while summers are warm. The area receives moderate precipitation annually, with a strong pattern of wetter summers and drier winters.
Storm Lake Climate Graph - Iowa Climate Chart
Daily normals Storm Lake - Iowa - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 26.5 | 10.6 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.00 | |
| 2 Jan | 26.4 | 10.4 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.00 | |
| 3 Jan | 26.2 | 10.1 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.00 | |
| 4 Jan | 26.1 | 9.9 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.00 | |
| 5 Jan | 26.0 | 9.7 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.00 | |
| 6 Jan | 25.9 | 9.5 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.00 | |
| 7 Jan | 25.8 | 9.4 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.00 | |
| 8 Jan | 25.7 | 9.2 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.00 | |
| 9 Jan | 25.6 | 9.0 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.00 | |
| 10 Jan | 25.5 | 8.9 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.00 | |
| 11 Jan | 25.5 | 8.7 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.00 | |
| 12 Jan | 25.4 | 8.6 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.00 | |
| 13 Jan | 25.4 | 8.5 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.00 | |
| 14 Jan | 25.4 | 8.4 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.00 | |
| 15 Jan | 25.4 | 8.3 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.00 | |
| 16 Jan | 25.4 | 8.2 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.00 | |
| 17 Jan | 25.4 | 8.2 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.00 | |
| 18 Jan | 25.4 | 8.1 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.00 | |
| 19 Jan | 25.5 | 8.1 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.00 | |
| 20 Jan | 25.5 | 8.1 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.00 | |
| 21 Jan | 25.5 | 8.1 | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.00 | |
| 22 Jan | 25.6 | 8.1 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.00 | |
| 23 Jan | 25.7 | 8.2 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.00 | |
| 24 Jan | 25.8 | 8.2 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.00 | |
| 25 Jan | 25.9 | 8.3 | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.00 | |
| 26 Jan | 26.0 | 8.4 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.00 | |
| 27 Jan | 26.1 | 8.5 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.00 | |
| 28 Jan | 26.2 | 8.6 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.00 | |
| 29 Jan | 26.3 | 8.7 | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.00 | |
| 30 Jan | 26.4 | 8.9 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.00 | |
| 31 Jan | 26.6 | 9.0 | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.00 |
Weather history Storm Lake - May 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | 53.1 | 39.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 May | 53.1 | 39.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 May | 66.9 | 37.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 May | 73.0 | 52.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 May | 72.0 | 37.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 May | 57.0 | 33.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 May | 55.9 | 33.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 May | 66.0 | 44.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 May | 75.9 | 44.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 May | 66.9 | 41.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 May | 70.0 | 41.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 12 May | 75.9 | 52.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 13 May | 78.1 | 48.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 14 May | 78.1 | 48.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 15 May | 75.9 | 52.0 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 16 May | 90.0 | 54.0 | 0.46 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 17 May | 78.1 | 60.1 | 0.34 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 18 May | 78.1 | 53.1 | 0.34 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 19 May | 60.1 | 44.1 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 20 May | 54.0 | 39.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 21 May | 57.0 | 48.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 22 May | 57.0 | 48.0 | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 23 May | 63.0 | 48.0 | 0.51 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 24 May | 73.0 | 55.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 25 May | 82.0 | 59.0 | 0.22 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 26 May | 87.1 | 64.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 27 May | 90.0 | 64.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 28 May | 88.0 | 66.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 29 May | 88.0 | 66.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 30 May | 82.9 | 62.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 31 May | 73.9 | 63.0 | 0.28 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Past weather Storm Lake
| May 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 71.6 ºF | 27 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 49.7 ºF | 8 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 2.37 inch | 0.55 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 7 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 90.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 53.1 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 66.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 33.1 ºF | - | |
Past weather May 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Storm Lake - Iowa
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Iowa | |
| County | Buena Vista | |
| City | Storm Lake | |
| Zip Code | 50588 | |
| Longitude | -95.24 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 42.6 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 1476ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Storm Lake - Iowa
| Local Time | 08:22 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:03 AM | |
| Sunset | 08:51 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Chicago |
Map of Storm Lake - Iowa
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Storm Lake weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 57ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 37ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 34.67 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 37 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Storm Lake
Longitude: -95.2407, Latitude: 42.5973
Average weather Storm Lake, IA - 50588
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
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