Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Keokuk Lock Dam, IA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 39.8"
- Annual precip
- 200d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Keokuk Lock Dam
Keokuk Lock Dam, Iowa averages 52°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 39.8"
- yearly precipitation total
- 200 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
39.8"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
39.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Keokuk Lock Dam) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Keokuk Lock Dam area.
How Keokuk Lock Dam compares to every U.S. city
Keokuk Lock Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Keokuk Lock Dam
MethodologyZooming out from Keokuk Lock Dam's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 33°F (1°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6" | 28.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8" | 24.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5" | 17.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2" | 4.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2" | 0.0 | 5.2 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 9.5 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 7.2 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4" | 0.1 | 3.0 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3" | 2.3 | 0.2 |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6" | 14.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9" | 25.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.6"
8.0 days with precipitation
February 1.8"
7.9 days with precipitation
March 2.5"
9.1 days with precipitation
April 4.2"
11.0 days with precipitation
May 5.3"
12.6 days with precipitation
June 5.2"
10.4 days with precipitation
July 4.1"
9.4 days with precipitation
August 3.8"
7.6 days with precipitation
September 3.4"
7.1 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
8.6 days with precipitation
November 2.6"
7.9 days with precipitation
December 1.9"
7.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
200 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,775
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,103
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Keokuk Lock Dam's climate means for you
Keokuk Lock Dam runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 200 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,775 heating and 1,103 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: Keokuk Lock Dam, IA
In Keokuk Lock Dam, Iowa, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00134381, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Keokuk Lock Dam sees about 39.8 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 200 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 10 and the first fall freeze near October 27. On the energy side, 5,775 heating degree days and 1,103 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Keokuk Lock Dam scores 68/100 (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 Keokuk Lock Dam, IA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Keokuk Lock Dam, Iowa is 52°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Keokuk Lock Dam get? ▼
Keokuk Lock Dam receives 39.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Keokuk Lock Dam? ▼
Keokuk Lock Dam has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Keokuk Lock Dam? ▼
Keokuk Lock Dam has approximately 200 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 10 and the first fall freeze around October 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Keokuk Lock Dam? ▼
Keokuk Lock Dam has 5,775 heating degree days and 1,103 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 Keokuk Lock Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00134381 near Keokuk Lock Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00134381. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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