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 |
What is the average weather in Rock Rapids, Iowa?
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 | 25.7 | 7.7 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| 2 Jan | 25.5 | 7.5 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| 3 Jan | 25.4 | 7.3 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| 4 Jan | 25.3 | 7.1 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| 5 Jan | 25.2 | 6.9 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 6 Jan | 25.1 | 6.7 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| 7 Jan | 25.0 | 6.6 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| 8 Jan | 24.9 | 6.4 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 1.70 | 1.70 |
| 9 Jan | 24.8 | 6.3 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| 10 Jan | 24.8 | 6.1 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 2.10 | 2.10 |
| 11 Jan | 24.8 | 6.0 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| 12 Jan | 24.7 | 5.9 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| 13 Jan | 24.7 | 5.8 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 2.80 | 2.80 |
| 14 Jan | 24.7 | 5.7 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| 15 Jan | 24.7 | 5.7 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 3.10 | 3.10 |
| 16 Jan | 24.8 | 5.6 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 3.30 | 3.30 |
| 17 Jan | 24.8 | 5.5 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| 18 Jan | 24.8 | 5.5 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 3.70 | 3.70 |
| 19 Jan | 24.9 | 5.5 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 3.80 | 3.80 |
| 20 Jan | 24.9 | 5.5 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| 21 Jan | 25.0 | 5.5 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 4.10 | 4.10 |
| 22 Jan | 25.1 | 5.5 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 4.30 | 4.30 |
| 23 Jan | 25.2 | 5.6 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| 24 Jan | 25.3 | 5.6 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 4.70 | 4.70 |
| 25 Jan | 25.4 | 5.7 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 4.80 | 4.80 |
| 26 Jan | 25.6 | 5.7 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| 27 Jan | 25.7 | 5.8 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 5.20 | 5.20 |
| 28 Jan | 25.8 | 5.9 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 5.40 | 5.40 |
| 29 Jan | 26.0 | 6.1 | 0.57 | 0.57 | 5.60 | 5.60 |
| 30 Jan | 26.2 | 6.2 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 5.80 | 5.80 |
| 31 Jan | 26.3 | 6.3 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
Weather history Rock Rapids - September 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | 91.9 | 66.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 Sep | 90.0 | 63.0 | 1.72 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 Sep | 90.0 | 68.0 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Sep | 91.0 | 68.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Sep | 98.1 | 68.0 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 Sep | 91.0 | 66.9 | 0.26 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Sep | 77.0 | 64.9 | 0.98 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 Sep | 82.9 | 66.9 | 1.83 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Sep | 84.0 | 55.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 Sep | 81.0 | 53.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 Sep | 82.0 | 53.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 12 Sep | 84.0 | 55.0 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 13 Sep | 73.9 | 48.9 | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 14 Sep | 71.1 | 53.1 | T | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 15 Sep | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 Sep | - | - | - | - | - |
| 17 Sep | 75.0 | 48.0 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 18 Sep | 72.0 | 61.0 | 0.60 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
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Past weather Rock Rapids
| Sep 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 83.4 ºF | 26 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 59.9 ºF | 5 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 5.65 inch | 0.52 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 5 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 98.1 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 71.1 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 68.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 48.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather September 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 | 01:54 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:12 AM | |
| Sunset | 07:21 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time | |
| 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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