Climate Forest City - Iowa
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 24 | 28 | 41 | 58 | 70 | 79 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 6 | 11 | 23 | 35 | 48 | 58 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 1.03 | 0.86 | 1.88 | 3.65 | 4.26 | 5.08 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 82 | 80 | 73 | 60 | 42 | 27 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 62 | 60 | 50 | 38 | 24 | 11 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 4.60 | 4.17 | 3.24 | 2.33 | 1.69 | 1.21 |
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 Climate Graph - Iowa Climate Chart
Daily normals Forest City - Iowa - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 23.9 | 7.1 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2 Jan | 23.8 | 7.0 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 3 Jan | 23.7 | 6.8 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 4 Jan | 23.7 | 6.7 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 5 Jan | 23.6 | 6.5 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 6 Jan | 23.6 | 6.4 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 7 Jan | 23.5 | 6.3 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 8 Jan | 23.5 | 6.2 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 9 Jan | 23.5 | 6.0 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 Jan | 23.5 | 5.9 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 11 Jan | 23.4 | 5.8 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 12 Jan | 23.4 | 5.7 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 13 Jan | 23.4 | 5.7 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 14 Jan | 23.4 | 5.6 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 15 Jan | 23.4 | 5.5 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 16 Jan | 23.4 | 5.5 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 17 Jan | 23.5 | 5.4 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 18 Jan | 23.5 | 5.4 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 19 Jan | 23.5 | 5.4 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 20 Jan | 23.5 | 5.4 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 21 Jan | 23.6 | 5.4 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 22 Jan | 23.6 | 5.4 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 23 Jan | 23.7 | 5.4 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 24 Jan | 23.8 | 5.5 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 25 Jan | 23.8 | 5.5 | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 26 Jan | 23.9 | 5.6 | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 27 Jan | 24.0 | 5.7 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 28 Jan | 24.1 | 5.8 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 29 Jan | 24.3 | 6.0 | 0.98 | 0.98 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 30 Jan | 24.4 | 6.1 | 0.98 | 0.98 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 31 Jan | 24.5 | 6.3 | 1.02 | 1.02 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Weather history Forest City - April 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 Apr | - | - | 0.36 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 Apr | - | - | 0.59 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Apr | - | - | 1.09 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Apr | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 Apr | - | - | - | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Apr | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 Apr | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Apr | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 Apr | - | - | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 Apr | - | - | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 12 Apr | - | - | 0.26 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 13 Apr | - | - | - | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 14 Apr | - | - | 0.87 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 15 Apr | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 16 Apr | - | - | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 17 Apr | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 18 Apr | - | - | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 19 Apr | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 20 Apr | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 21 Apr | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 22 Apr | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 23 Apr | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 24 Apr | - | - | 0.54 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 25 Apr | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 26 Apr | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 27 Apr | - | - | 0.40 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 28 Apr | - | - | 0.29 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 29 Apr | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 30 Apr | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Past weather Forest City
| Apr 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | - ºF | 24 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | - ºF | 6 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 4.52 inch | 1.03 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 0 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | - ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | - ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | - ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | - ºF | - | |
Past weather April 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Forest City - Iowa
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Iowa | |
| County | Hancock | |
| City | Forest City | |
| Zip Code | 50436 | |
| Longitude | -93.62 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 43.23 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 1201ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Forest City - Iowa
| Local Time | 11:44 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:33 AM | |
| Sunset | 09:00 PM | |
| Day/Night | Night | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Chicago |
Map of Forest City - Iowa
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Forest City weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 55ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 36ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 34 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Forest City
Longitude: -93.6241, Latitude: 43.2348
Average weather Forest City, IA - 50436
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
Average precipitation in : Av. precipitation in
Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Ja: January, Fe: February, ...