Kossuth County, IA has a continental climate, which is characterized by cold winters and hot summers. Winters are cold with temperatures often dropping below 0掳F (-18掳C). Snowfall is common in the winter months, with heavy snowfalls occurring occasionally. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures usually reaching into the low 80s 掳F (27-29掳C). The area also experiences frequent precipitation throughout the year, particularly in the spring and summer months. Kossuth County often experiences storms during the warmer months as well.
Kossuth County, Iowa gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Kossuth County averages 36 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 194 sunny days per year in Kossuth County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Kossuth County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 89 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 6
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36 inches of snow a year