Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Ida Grove, IA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 168d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Ida Grove
Ida Grove, Iowa averages 48°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 168 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ida Grove) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Ida Grove area.
How Ida Grove compares to every U.S. city
Ida Grove's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Ida Grove
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Ida Grove, 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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | N/A | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | N/A | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | N/A | 24.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (9°C) | N/A | 10.1 | 0.1 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | N/A | 1.1 | 0.7 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 6.4 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.5 | 1.9 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | N/A | 8.2 | 0.1 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | N/A | 22.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | N/A | 30.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
168 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,143
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
819
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Ida Grove's climate means for you
Ida Grove runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 168 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,143 heating and 819 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: Ida Grove, IA
Based on station USC00134038 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Ida Grove, Iowa averages 48°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 37°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Ida Grove sees about an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 168 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 12. On the energy side, 7,143 heating degree days and 819 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ida Grove scores 49/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Ida Grove, IA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Ida Grove, Iowa is 48°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 9°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Ida Grove get? ▼
Ida Grove receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ida Grove? ▼
Ida Grove has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Ida Grove? ▼
Ida Grove has approximately 168 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 27 and the first fall freeze around October 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ida Grove? ▼
Ida Grove has 7,143 heating degree days and 819 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 Ida Grove climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00134038 near Ida Grove.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00134038. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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