Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Sioux Ctr, IA Climate
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- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 29.9"
- Annual precip
- 156d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Sioux Ctr
Sioux Ctr, Iowa averages 48°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 29.9"
- annual precipitation · 35" snow
- 156 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
29.9"
Annual Snow
34.8"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
29.9"
Plus 34.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Sioux Ctr) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Sioux Ctr area.
How Sioux Ctr compares to every U.S. city
Sioux Ctr's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Sioux Ctr
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Sioux Ctr, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7" | 6.8" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9" | 7.7" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7" | 5.6" | 23.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0" | 3.1" | 10.7 | 0.3 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2" | 0.1" | 1.1 | 2.0 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.8 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.0 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.3 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 1.9 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5" | 0.9" | 8.6 | 0.2 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4" | 3.9" | 22.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.0" | 6.7" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 6.8"
5.1 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
Snow: 7.7"
5.2 days with precipitation
March 1.7"
Snow: 5.6"
6.1 days with precipitation
April 3.0"
Snow: 3.1"
9.4 days with precipitation
May 4.2"
Snow: 0.1"
12.4 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
10.8 days with precipitation
July 3.5"
8.3 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
9.0 days with precipitation
September 3.2"
7.8 days with precipitation
October 2.5"
Snow: 0.9"
7.6 days with precipitation
November 1.4"
Snow: 3.9"
5.6 days with precipitation
December 1.0"
Snow: 6.7"
5.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
156 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,993
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
825
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Sioux Ctr's climate means for you
Sioux Ctr runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 156 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,993 heating and 825 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: Sioux Ctr, IA
In Sioux Ctr, Iowa, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°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 USC00137700, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Sioux Ctr should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 29.9 inches, with 34.8 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 156 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 3. And on the energy front, 6,993 heating degree days and 825 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Sioux Ctr scores 59/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Sioux Ctr, IA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Sioux Ctr, Iowa is 48°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 9°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Sioux Ctr get? ▼
Sioux Ctr receives 29.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 34.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Sioux Ctr? ▼
Sioux Ctr has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Sioux Ctr? ▼
Sioux Ctr has approximately 156 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Sioux Ctr? ▼
Sioux Ctr has 6,993 heating degree days and 825 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 Sioux Ctr climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00137700 near Sioux Ctr.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00137700. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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