Garner, Iowa has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 35.9 °F (low) to 55.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 34.6 Inches. Garner 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 | 7.2 °F | 24.0 °F | 0.88 in. |
| February | 11.4 °F | 28.7 °F | 0.99 in. |
| March | 23.6 °F | 41.3 °F | 2.01 in. |
| April | 35.0 °F | 56.6 °F | 3.81 in. |
| May | 47.6 °F | 68.9 °F | 4.9 in. |
| June | 58.4 °F | 78.9 °F | 5.35 in. |
| July | 61.6 °F | 81.9 °F | 4.31 in. |
| August | 58.8 °F | 79.6 °F | 3.91 in. |
| September | 49.9 °F | 73.5 °F | 3.18 in. |
| October | 37.5 °F | 60.2 °F | 2.36 in. |
| November | 25.4 °F | 43.5 °F | 1.65 in. |
| December | 13.9 °F | 29.8 °F | 1.29 in. |
| Annual | 35.9 °F | 55.6 °F | 34.64 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 |