Osceola County Climate

Osceola County, Iowa

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec44.5°AVG °F

Avg Annual Temp

44.5°F

Annual Precip

30.5"

Annual Snowfall

43.5"

Extreme Heat Days

9.5

days >= 90°F/yr

Monthly Temperature

54.4°F avgJFMAMJJASOND

Precipitation Calendar

Dry
Wet= snowfall
0.7"
0.8"
1.6"
3.2"
4.3"
4.8"
3.3"
3.7"
3.2"
2.4"
1.4"
1.0"
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Seasonal Overview

Comfort ZoneSpring31°57°9.1"Summer68°71°11.8"Fall32°61°7.0"Winter14°20°2.5"20°40°60°80°100°

National Comparison

Warmer than 11% of US counties
Wetter than 27% of US counties
More seasonal variation than 90% of US counties

Climate Profile

About Osceola County Weather

One of the Region's Coldest

Osceola County averages just 44.5°F annually, which is among the lowest in the Midwest and far below the national median. It receives 30.5 inches of precipitation.

Deep Below the State Mean

Osceola sits 3.5 degrees below the Iowa average of 48.0°F. This gap is driven by a very low January average temperature of 13.9°F.

The Coldest of Neighbors

Osceola is the coldest county in this group, averaging over 6 degrees less than Mills. It is even colder and snowier than its neighbor O'Brien.

Intense Winter, Rare Heat

With 43.5 inches of snow and only 10 days of extreme heat, winter is the dominant season. The winter average temperature is a frigid 17.3°F.

Prioritize Home Heating

Focus your home maintenance budget on high-efficiency heating and insulation to withstand the 13.9°F January lows. Snow management is a major consideration for the 43.5 inches of annual accumulation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Osceola County?
The average annual temperature in Osceola County, IA is 44.5°F, based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
How much rain does Osceola County get?
Osceola County receives an average of 30.5 inches of precipitation per year, including both rain and meltwater from snow. This is based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.
Does it snow in Osceola County?
Yes, Osceola County receives an average of 43.5 inches of snowfall per year according to NOAA climate normals.
How hot does Osceola County get in summer?
The average summer temperature (June-August) in Osceola County is 69.3°F. The county experiences an average of 9.5 days per year above 90°F.
How cold are winters in Osceola County?
The average winter temperature (December-February) in Osceola County is 17.3°F. January, typically the coldest month, averages 13.9°F.

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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.

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