Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Creston, IA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 37.9"
- Annual precip
- 166d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Creston
Creston, Iowa averages 49°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 37.9"
- precipitation, annual total
- 166 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
49°F (9°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
37.9"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
37.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Creston) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Creston area.
How Creston compares to every U.S. city
Creston'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 Creston
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Creston captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0" | 30.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5" | 26.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5" | 22.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7" | 8.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2" | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2" | 0.0 | 3.3 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 8.0 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 5.1 |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7" | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8" | 6.9 | 0.1 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1" | 20.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5" | 29.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.0"
February 1.5"
March 2.5"
April 3.7"
May 5.2"
June 5.2"
July 4.5"
August 4.2"
September 3.7"
October 2.8"
November 2.1"
December 1.5"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
166 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,696
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
831
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Creston's climate means for you
Creston runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 166 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,696 heating and 831 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: Creston, IA
Creston, Iowa runs an annual average of 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 38°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00131962, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Creston should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 37.9 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 166 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 28 and the first fall freeze near October 11. And on the energy front, 6,696 heating degree days and 831 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Creston scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Creston, IA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Creston, Iowa is 49°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 11°F (-12°C).
How much rain does Creston get? ▼
Creston receives 37.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Creston? ▼
Creston 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 Creston? ▼
Creston has approximately 166 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 28 and the first fall freeze around October 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Creston? ▼
Creston has 6,696 heating degree days and 831 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 Creston climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00131962 near Creston.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00131962. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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