Essex Iowa Climate Data

Monthly Average Climate Data for Essex Iowa

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MonthAvg. LowAvg. HighAvg. Precip
January13.3 °F33.0 °F0.85 in.
February17.4 °F38.2 °F1.12 in.
March28.3 °F51.2 °F1.91 in.
April38.8 °F63.4 °F3.34 in.
May51.3 °F73.5 °F5.76 in.
June61.9 °F82.7 °F5.41 in.
July65.6 °F86.2 °F4.16 in.
August62.7 °F84.7 °F3.63 in.
September53.2 °F78.6 °F3.16 in.
October40.7 °F66.4 °F2.83 in.
November28.4 °F50.4 °F1.82 in.
December18.7 °F37.8 °F1.28 in.
Annual40 °F62.2 °F35.27 in.

Climate Data for Essex Iowa

Average First Frost DateOct. 11 - Oct. 20
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - May 10
Average Days With Frost125-150 Days
Plant Hardiness Zone - 2023Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F
Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F
Current Drought ConditionsAbnormally Dry
Köppen Climate ClassificationDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation
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