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Weather in Iowa

Climate at a glance

Iowa covers two distinct climate zones across 1,024 cities and towns. Predominantly warm-summer humid continental (87% of cities), with humid subtropical pockets (13%).

The state spans roughly 3.1° of latitude (40.4° N to 43.5° N), from Keokuk in the south to New Albin in the north. Des Moines is the largest city by population.

ZoneCities%
warm-summer humid continental89587.4%
humid subtropical12912.6%

Microseason · May 16–20 · Plains Continental

Roses Bloom Along the Shelter Rows

Rosa species (wild roses, introduced shrub roses) open across the region; honeysuckle perfumes the evening.

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Microseason content for Iowa is drawn from the Plains Continental corpus (87% of the state's cities sit in this region).

All cities in Iowa

1,024 cities & towns

Weather in Iowa — All Cities & Forecasts