Taylor County Climate
Taylor County, Iowa
Avg Annual Temp
50.3°F
Annual Precip
37.8"
Annual Snowfall
18.0"
Extreme Heat Days
23.2
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Taylor County Weather
Taylor County Climbs Toward National Averages
With an annual average of 50.3°F, Taylor County is warmer than many of its northern peers. It remains cooler than the national median but represents the warmer edge of the Midwestern climate.
One of Iowa's Warmest Counties
Taylor County's average of 50.3°F is 2.3 degrees higher than the Iowa state average of 48.0°F. Its location along the southern border makes it a warm outlier in the Hawkeye State.
High Rainfall in the South
At 37.8 inches of annual precipitation, Taylor County is wetter than the state average of 36.1 inches. This increased moisture often arrives as summer thunderstorms rather than winter snow.
Frequent Heat and Lighter Snowfall
Summers are intense with 23 days of extreme heat and a July average of 75.5°F. Conversely, it receives just 18.0 inches of snow, which is significantly less than northern Iowa counties.
Focus on Summer Cooling Systems
With over three weeks of 90°F weather, high-capacity air conditioning is a necessity for residents. Homeowners can expect more rain and less snow than their northern neighbors, simplifying winter yard maintenance.
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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.