Akron, Iowa has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 36.6 °F (low) to 59 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 29.2 Inches. Akron is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.9 °F | 28.3 °F | 0.64 in. |
| February | 13.0 °F | 33.4 °F | 0.76 in. |
| March | 24.4 °F | 46.1 °F | 1.7 in. |
| April | 35.5 °F | 60.2 °F | 3.06 in. |
| May | 48.0 °F | 71.5 °F | 4.11 in. |
| June | 59.3 °F | 81.7 °F | 4.58 in. |
| July | 62.9 °F | 85.1 °F | 3.37 in. |
| August | 60.3 °F | 83.1 °F | 3.28 in. |
| September | 50.7 °F | 76.4 °F | 2.89 in. |
| October | 37.7 °F | 63.0 °F | 2.48 in. |
| November | 24.6 °F | 46.5 °F | 1.33 in. |
| December | 14.1 °F | 32.7 °F | 0.96 in. |
| Annual | 36.6 °F | 59 °F | 29.16 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |