Drakesville, Iowa has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 40.7 °F (low) to 60.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 39 Inches. Drakesville 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 | 14.3 °F | 32.0 °F | 1.23 in. |
| February | 17.9 °F | 36.6 °F | 1.59 in. |
| March | 28.8 °F | 49.6 °F | 2.27 in. |
| April | 39.8 °F | 62.1 °F | 3.84 in. |
| May | 51.4 °F | 72.0 °F | 5.54 in. |
| June | 61.3 °F | 81.2 °F | 5.55 in. |
| July | 65.2 °F | 85.3 °F | 4.49 in. |
| August | 62.9 °F | 83.9 °F | 4.13 in. |
| September | 54.0 °F | 76.9 °F | 3.85 in. |
| October | 42.3 °F | 64.5 °F | 2.81 in. |
| November | 30.3 °F | 49.4 °F | 2.24 in. |
| December | 20.2 °F | 37.0 °F | 1.48 in. |
| Annual | 40.7 °F | 60.9 °F | 39.02 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 |