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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Elma, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and min 10.6°F (-11.9°C). January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) at the peak and 10.6°F (-11.9°C) at the base. Weather in January »

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Elma, is another freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C). Elma's February average high-temperature settles at a still subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C), showing a near match with the preceding month. Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Elma, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and an average low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C). Elma in March experiences a marked increase in the average high-temperature, ascending from February's freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) to a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is a cool spring month in Elma, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 38.3°F (3.5°C) and max 54.5°F (12.5°C). April sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C) in March to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Elma, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 66.6°F (19.2°C) and 50°F (10°C). May signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to an enjoyable 66.6°F (19.2°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Elma, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 76.1°F (24.5°C) and min 60.1°F (15.6°C). An increase in the average high-temperature marks June, moving from May's comfortable 66.6°F (19.2°C) to a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, like June, in Elma, Iowa, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature varying between 79°F (26.1°C) and 62.6°F (17°C). July is the warmest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 79°F (26.1°C) at the peak and 62.6°F (17°C) at the base. Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Elma, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 59.5°F (15.3°C) and max 77.4°F (25.2°C). The advent of August sees the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 77.4°F (25.2°C), subtly shifted from July's 79°F (26.1°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Elma, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 71.8°F (22.1°C). The onset of September results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a moderately hot 77.4°F (25.2°C) in August to a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Elma, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 41.7°F (5.4°C) and max 57.2°F (14°C). The shift from September to October is characterized by a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, reducing from an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C) to a mild 57.2°F (14°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Elma, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C). November's arrival signals a distinct temperature shift, dropping from a refreshing 57.2°F (14°C) in October to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Elma, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and max 28.4°F (-2°C). As Elma enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C) of November to a freezing cold 28.4°F (-2°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Elma?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and a minimum average of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in Elma?

Throughout the year, there are 98 rainfall days, and 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow?

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December.

How many days does it snow?

In Elma, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.8 days and aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) of snow.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 7.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

What is the wettest month?

June is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.5 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Elma, snow does not fall in June through September.

When are the longest days?

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 18min of daylight.

When is the highest UV index?

The month with the highest UV index is June, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What time of the year is the hottest?

July is the month when Elma experiences its warmest temperatures, averaging a high of 79°F (26.1°C) and a low of 62.6°F (17°C).

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is July, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 73%, October is the least humid month.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

Average temperature
Elma, IA

Average temperature - Elma, IA

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure
Elma, IA

Average pressure - Elma, IA

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed
Elma, IA

Average wind speed - Elma, IA

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity
Elma, IA

Average humidity - Elma, IA

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall
Elma, IA

Average rainfall - Elma, IA

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days
Elma, IA

Average rainfall days - Elma, IA

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall
Elma, IA

Average snowfall - Elma, IA

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days
Elma, IA

Average snowfall days - Elma, IA

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Elma, IA

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Elma, IA

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days
Elma, IA

Average sunshine days - Elma, IA

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

Average UV index
Elma, IA

Average UV index - Elma, IA

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average visibility
Elma, IA

Average visibility - Elma, IA

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).

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