Bridgewater, Iowa has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 38.8 °F (low) to 60.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 35.7 Inches. Bridgewater is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.0 °F | 30.8 °F | 0.82 in. |
| February | 16.1 °F | 36.0 °F | 1.19 in. |
| March | 26.9 °F | 48.8 °F | 1.94 in. |
| April | 37.7 °F | 61.7 °F | 3.49 in. |
| May | 49.9 °F | 71.9 °F | 5.35 in. |
| June | 60.2 °F | 81.3 °F | 5.06 in. |
| July | 64.1 °F | 85.0 °F | 4.19 in. |
| August | 61.5 °F | 83.3 °F | 4.09 in. |
| September | 52.4 °F | 76.9 °F | 3.68 in. |
| October | 40.0 °F | 64.3 °F | 2.79 in. |
| November | 27.8 °F | 48.6 °F | 1.8 in. |
| December | 17.4 °F | 35.7 °F | 1.27 in. |
| Annual | 38.8 °F | 60.4 °F | 35.67 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |