Anderson, Iowa has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 40 °F (low) to 62.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 33.9 Inches. Anderson is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.2 °F | 33.4 °F | 0.77 in. |
| February | 17.2 °F | 38.6 °F | 1.09 in. |
| March | 28.1 °F | 51.6 °F | 1.8 in. |
| April | 38.8 °F | 63.6 °F | 3.35 in. |
| May | 51.6 °F | 73.8 °F | 5.41 in. |
| June | 62.2 °F | 83.1 °F | 5.08 in. |
| July | 65.8 °F | 86.6 °F | 4.18 in. |
| August | 62.9 °F | 85.1 °F | 3.53 in. |
| September | 53.2 °F | 78.9 °F | 3.08 in. |
| October | 40.5 °F | 66.5 °F | 2.74 in. |
| November | 28.1 °F | 50.6 °F | 1.6 in. |
| December | 18.5 °F | 37.9 °F | 1.25 in. |
| Annual | 40 °F | 62.5 °F | 33.88 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |