Tipton, Iowa has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 38.5 °F (low) to 58.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 37.5 Inches. Tipton 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. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.8 °F | 28.6 °F | 1.32 in. |
| February | 15.5 °F | 33.2 °F | 1.51 in. |
| March | 26.6 °F | 46.3 °F | 2.29 in. |
| April | 37.6 °F | 60.2 °F | 3.67 in. |
| May | 49.5 °F | 71.1 °F | 4.65 in. |
| June | 59.7 °F | 80.4 °F | 5.07 in. |
| July | 62.9 °F | 83.2 °F | 4.22 in. |
| August | 60.4 °F | 81.6 °F | 4.27 in. |
| September | 52.0 °F | 75.9 °F | 3.58 in. |
| October | 40.0 °F | 62.7 °F | 3.03 in. |
| November | 28.4 °F | 47.5 °F | 2.23 in. |
| December | 17.9 °F | 34.1 °F | 1.69 in. |
| Annual | 38.5 °F | 58.7 °F | 37.53 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 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 | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |