Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Humboldt Wtp, IA Climate
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- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 35.0"
- Annual precip
- 165d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Humboldt Wtp
Humboldt Wtp, Iowa averages 46°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 35.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 165 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
55°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
35.0"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
35.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Humboldt Wtp) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Humboldt Wtp area.
How Humboldt Wtp compares to every U.S. city
Humboldt Wtp'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 Humboldt Wtp
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Humboldt Wtp's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0" | 26.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3" | 9.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 4.8" | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 5.5" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 3.3 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3" | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5" | 8.3 | 0.2 |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6" | 21.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.3" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.9"
February 1.0"
March 2.0"
April 3.3"
May 4.8"
June 5.5"
July 4.2"
August 4.5"
September 3.3"
October 2.5"
November 1.6"
December 1.3"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
165 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,433
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
622
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Humboldt Wtp's climate means for you
Humboldt Wtp runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 165 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,433 heating and 622 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: Humboldt Wtp, IA
In Humboldt Wtp, Iowa, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 37°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00133980, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Humboldt Wtp receives roughly 35.0 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 165 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 27 and the first fall freeze near October 9. For energy use, 7,433 heating degree days and 622 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Humboldt Wtp 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 Humboldt Wtp, IA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Humboldt Wtp, Iowa is 46°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 9°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Humboldt Wtp get? ▼
Humboldt Wtp receives 35.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Humboldt Wtp? ▼
Humboldt Wtp 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 Humboldt Wtp? ▼
Humboldt Wtp has approximately 165 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 27 and the first fall freeze around October 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Humboldt Wtp? ▼
Humboldt Wtp has 7,433 heating degree days and 622 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 Humboldt Wtp climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00133980 near Humboldt Wtp.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00133980. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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