Climate Insights for Chariton Municipal Airport

Stanley County, Iowa, United States

Hottest
July
30°C peak
Coldest
January
-8°C low
Wettest
May
138mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chariton Municipal Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 962mm of precipitation falls per year. Chariton Municipal Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chariton Municipal Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 54cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -8° Feb Max: 4° Average: -2° Min: -7° Mar Max: 12° Average: 5° Min: 1° Apr Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 6° May Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Jun Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 19° Jul Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 20° Aug Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 19° Sep Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 15° Oct Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 8° Nov Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: 1° Dec Max: 5° Average: 0° Min: -4°
Max
Average
Min

Chariton Municipal Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 19mm Feb Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 13mm Mar Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 6mm Apr Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 3mm May Precipitation: 138mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 4mm Dec Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 8mm
Precipitation
Snow

Chariton Municipal Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 962mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 138mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 36mm. That's 102mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 54cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 23km/h Feb Wind Speed: 24km/h Mar Wind Speed: 24km/h Apr Wind Speed: 26km/h May Wind Speed: 22km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 23km/h Nov Wind Speed: 23km/h Dec Wind Speed: 23km/h
Wind Speed

Chariton Municipal Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 23km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

92 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Chariton Municipal Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Chariton Municipal Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 1 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 294mm for the season, averaging 98mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 281mm for the season, averaging 94mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 1 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 256mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Expect around 5cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -8 to 5°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 131mm over the season and a monthly average of 44mm. Expect around 40cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -4°
Feb -2°
Mar
Apr 11°
May 18°
Jun 24°
Jul 25°
Aug 23°
Sep 21°
Oct 13°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Chariton Municipal Airport is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 90mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chariton Municipal Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-8 °C
1 °C
23 km/h
44 mm
19 cm
Feb
-7 °C
4 °C
24 km/h
36 mm
13 cm
Mar Current
1 °C
12 °C
24 km/h
75 mm
6 cm
Apr
6 °C
18 °C
26 km/h
80 mm
3 cm
May
13 °C
23 °C
22 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
30 °C
20 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
30 °C
18 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
29 °C
18 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
27 °C
20 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
19 °C
23 km/h
97 mm
1 cm
Nov
1 °C
11 °C
23 km/h
61 mm
4 cm
Dec
-4 °C
5 °C
23 km/h
51 mm
8 cm
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