Cushing, 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 58.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 31.9 Inches. Cushing 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 | 27.5 °F | 0.75 in. |
| February | 13.0 °F | 32.2 °F | 0.91 in. |
| March | 24.4 °F | 45.6 °F | 1.78 in. |
| April | 35.3 °F | 59.6 °F | 3.37 in. |
| May | 47.8 °F | 70.9 °F | 4.35 in. |
| June | 58.9 °F | 80.9 °F | 5.07 in. |
| July | 62.5 °F | 83.6 °F | 3.77 in. |
| August | 59.8 °F | 81.4 °F | 4.23 in. |
| September | 50.6 °F | 75.8 °F | 2.94 in. |
| October | 37.9 °F | 62.6 °F | 2.29 in. |
| November | 25.0 °F | 46.1 °F | 1.39 in. |
| December | 14.7 °F | 32.6 °F | 1.07 in. |
| Annual | 36.6 °F | 58.2 °F | 31.92 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 | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |