Mason City, 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 55.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 36.3 Inches. Mason City is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.2 °F | 24.0 °F | 0.93 in. |
| February | 11.2 °F | 28.5 °F | 1.13 in. |
| March | 23.4 °F | 41.1 °F | 2.02 in. |
| April | 35.1 °F | 56.5 °F | 3.99 in. |
| May | 47.5 °F | 68.7 °F | 5.35 in. |
| June | 58.2 °F | 78.9 °F | 5.47 in. |
| July | 61.7 °F | 81.9 °F | 4.6 in. |
| August | 58.9 °F | 79.6 °F | 3.83 in. |
| September | 50.3 °F | 73.5 °F | 3.34 in. |
| October | 37.8 °F | 60.0 °F | 2.58 in. |
| November | 25.4 °F | 43.5 °F | 1.76 in. |
| December | 14.3 °F | 29.8 °F | 1.31 in. |
| Annual | 35.9 °F | 55.5 °F | 36.31 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| 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 |