Climate Insights for Charles City Municipal Airport

Thurston County, Iowa, United States

Hottest
July
28°C peak
Coldest
February
-11°C low
Wettest
May
135mm rain
Best to Visit
July, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Charles City Municipal Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 962mm of precipitation falls per year. Charles City Municipal Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Charles City 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 81cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -3° Average: -7° Min: -10° Feb Max: -1° Average: -6° Min: -11° Mar Max: 8° Average: 2° Min: -2° Apr Max: 15° Average: 8° Min: 3° May Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jun Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 17° Jul Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 18° Aug Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Sep Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° Oct Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 6° Nov Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: -1° Dec Max: 1° Average: -3° Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min

Charles City Municipal Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 9°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: 36mm Snow: 18mm Feb Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 18mm Mar Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 14mm Apr Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 7mm May Precipitation: 135mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 7mm Dec Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 16mm
Precipitation
Snow

Charles City 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 135mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 36mm. That's 99mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 81cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 18cm.

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: 22km/h Feb Wind Speed: 24km/h Mar Wind Speed: 25km/h Apr Wind Speed: 27km/h May Wind Speed: 23km/h Jun Wind Speed: 21km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 24km/h Nov Wind Speed: 24km/h Dec Wind Speed: 23km/h
Wind Speed

Charles City Municipal Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/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 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 9km/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, 25km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 23km/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 Charles City Municipal Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Charles City 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -2 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 286mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 329mm across the season with a monthly average of 110mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 229mm for the season, averaging 76mm per month. Expect around 8cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -11 to 1°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 119mm over the season and a monthly average of 40mm. Expect around 53cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -7°
Feb -6°
Mar
Apr
May 16°
Jun 22°
Jul 23°
Aug 21°
Sep 19°
Oct 10°
Nov
Dec -3°

The best time to visit Charles City Municipal Airport is during July and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 90mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°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 Charles City 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
-10 °C
-3 °C
22 km/h
36 mm
18 cm
Feb
-11 °C
-1 °C
24 km/h
36 mm
18 cm
Mar Current
-2 °C
8 °C
25 km/h
69 mm
14 cm
Apr
3 °C
15 °C
27 km/h
82 mm
7 cm
May
11 °C
22 °C
23 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
Jun
17 °C
27 °C
21 km/h
123 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
28 °C
18 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
27 °C
18 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
25 °C
21 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
16 °C
24 km/h
84 mm
1 cm
Nov
-1 °C
8 °C
24 km/h
52 mm
7 cm
Dec
-6 °C
1 °C
23 km/h
47 mm
16 cm
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