The climate in Princeton, IA is typically seasonal with hot summers and cold winters. In the summer months, temperatures generally rise into the 80s and 90s Fahrenheit while winter temperatures can dip as low as the teens Fahrenheit. The area has a relatively high amount of precipitation throughout the year, with the heaviest rainfall occurring during the late spring and early summer months. Snowfall is also common during wintertime, but usually melts within a few days of accumulation. Generally speaking, Princeton has a warm and humid climate that is suitable for outdoor activities throughout most of the year.
Princeton, Iowa gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Princeton averages 29 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 201 sunny days per year in Princeton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Princeton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 106 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 29 inches of snow a year