Crawford County Climate
Crawford County, Iowa
Avg Annual Temp
47.5°F
Annual Precip
33.6"
Annual Snowfall
34.5"
Extreme Heat Days
13.9
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Crawford County Weather
Crawford County holds a steady continental average
The annual average temperature of 47.5°F is typical for the central United States but falls below the overall national median. The county experiences defined seasonal extremes with moderate moisture levels.
A near-perfect match for state averages
Crawford's 47.5°F average is nearly identical to the Iowa state average of 48.0°F. Its 33.6 inches of precipitation is slightly lower than the state's 36.1-inch average.
Moderate snow compared to the north
With 34.5 inches of annual snow, Crawford County sits below the heavy snow belts found in northern Iowa. It experiences 14 days of extreme heat, making it slightly cooler in summer than its southern neighbors.
Warm July peaks and crisp winter months
The July average is 73.1°F, supported by 14 days where temperatures hit or exceed 90°F. Winter is cold but standard for Iowa, with a January average of 18.6°F.
Versatile home systems for steady seasons
Residents need balanced HVAC systems to handle both the 14 days of extreme heat and the 18.6°F January average. Snow removal is necessary for the 34.5 inches of annual accumulation that occurs mostly in mid-winter.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.