Iowa City in February
4.3out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 1°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.
1°CAvg high
-7°CAvg low
7Rainy days (46 mm)
10:23 hDaylight
07:09Sunrise · 17:32 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 1°C
- Some rain: about 7 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -7°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in February is fairly consistent from year to year (2.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C | -10°C | 38 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.1 |
| February | 1°C | -7°C | 46 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.3 |
| March | 9°C | -1°C | 69 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.5 |
| April | 17°C | 5°C | 110 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.6 |
| May | 22°C | 11°C | 123 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 27°C | 17°C | 128 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
| July | 29°C | 19°C | 95 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| August | 28°C | 18°C | 96 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 24°C | 13°C | 99 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 17°C | 7°C | 75 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.2 |
| November | 9°C | 0°C | 59 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.8 |
| December | 2°C | -6°C | 49 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Iowa City in February?
Daytime highs average 1°C and nights about -7°C.
When is the best time to visit Iowa City?
The best months are September, July, August.