Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Algona, IA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 34.1"
- Annual precip
- 159d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Algona
Algona, Iowa averages 46°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 34.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- 159 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
34.1"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
34.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Algona) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Algona area.
How Algona compares to every U.S. city
Algona's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Algona
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Algona, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 6°F (-14°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.9" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.0" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9" | 25.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4" | 10.7 | 0.1 |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7" | 1.2 | 0.7 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5" | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3" | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4" | 9.9 | 0.1 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1" | 30.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.9"
5.2 days with precipitation
February 1.0"
5.2 days with precipitation
March 1.9"
6.7 days with precipitation
April 3.4"
9.9 days with precipitation
May 4.7"
13.1 days with precipitation
June 5.5"
11.9 days with precipitation
July 4.1"
9.3 days with precipitation
August 4.3"
8.8 days with precipitation
September 3.3"
8.6 days with precipitation
October 2.4"
7.4 days with precipitation
November 1.5"
5.7 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
5.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
159 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,568
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
670
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Algona's climate means for you
Algona runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 159 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,568 heating and 670 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Algona, IA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Algona, Iowa as a location with an annual average temperature of 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 35°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00130133, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Algona should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 34.1 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 159 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 6. And on the energy front, 7,568 heating degree days and 670 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Algona scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Algona, IA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Algona, Iowa is 46°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 6°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Algona get? ▼
Algona receives 34.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Algona? ▼
Algona has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Algona? ▼
Algona has approximately 159 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Algona? ▼
Algona has 7,568 heating degree days and 670 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Algona climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00130133 near Algona.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00130133. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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