Fort Madison, Iowa has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 42.9 °F (low) to 61.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 39.5 Inches. Fort Madison is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.0 °F | 33.2 °F | 1.73 in. |
| February | 20.5 °F | 37.7 °F | 1.91 in. |
| March | 30.9 °F | 50.1 °F | 2.63 in. |
| April | 41.9 °F | 62.7 °F | 3.82 in. |
| May | 53.5 °F | 73.0 °F | 5.19 in. |
| June | 63.2 °F | 82.2 °F | 5.03 in. |
| July | 67.0 °F | 85.8 °F | 4.15 in. |
| August | 64.8 °F | 84.4 °F | 3.81 in. |
| September | 56.3 °F | 78.1 °F | 3.68 in. |
| October | 44.6 °F | 65.4 °F | 3.04 in. |
| November | 32.9 °F | 50.6 °F | 2.53 in. |
| December | 22.7 °F | 38.2 °F | 1.95 in. |
| Annual | 42.9 °F | 61.8 °F | 39.47 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°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 |