Fertile, Iowa has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 35.7 °F (low) to 55.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 35.4 Inches. Fertile is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.9 °F | 23.7 °F | 0.95 in. |
| February | 10.9 °F | 28.3 °F | 1.01 in. |
| March | 23.1 °F | 40.7 °F | 1.95 in. |
| April | 35.0 °F | 56.4 °F | 3.78 in. |
| May | 47.4 °F | 68.6 °F | 5.04 in. |
| June | 58.1 °F | 78.6 °F | 5.39 in. |
| July | 61.5 °F | 81.8 °F | 4.53 in. |
| August | 58.8 °F | 79.5 °F | 3.95 in. |
| September | 50.0 °F | 73.3 °F | 3.36 in. |
| October | 37.5 °F | 59.9 °F | 2.45 in. |
| November | 25.3 °F | 43.2 °F | 1.64 in. |
| December | 13.8 °F | 29.5 °F | 1.3 in. |
| Annual | 35.7 °F | 55.3 °F | 35.35 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| 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 | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |