Climate Summary
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| Climate Summary for Iowa Falls, IA Average Annual Temperature 47.6°F (8.7°C) Average Annual Precipitation 35.4 inches (89.9 cm) Average Annual Snowfall 32.3 inches (82.0 cm) Climate Type Continental Growing Season 150-160 days Hardiness Zone 4b Precipitation • Iowa Falls receives an average of 35.4 inches of precipitation per year, which is slightly higher than the national average of 38 inches.
• The majority of precipitation falls during the spring and summer months, with the wettest month being June, which averages 4.5 inches of rain.
• The driest month is January, which averages 1.2 inches of precipitation. Temperature • The average annual temperature in Iowa Falls is 47.6°F (8.7°C).
• The warmest month is July, with an average temperature of 75.2°F (24°C).
• The coldest month is January, with an average temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C). Snowfall • Iowa Falls receives an average of 32.3 inches of snow per year, which is slightly lower than the national average of 35 inches.
• The majority of snowfall occurs during the winter months, with the snowiest month being January, which averages 6.5 inches of snow. Climate Type • Iowa Falls has a continental climate, which is characterized by hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters.
• The climate is influenced by the state's location in the Midwest, which is in the middle of the North American continent. Growing Season • The growing season in Iowa Falls lasts for 150-160 days, which is shorter than the national average of 180 days.
• The last spring frost typically occurs in early May, and the first fall frost typically occurs in early October. Hardiness Zone • Iowa Falls is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, which means that the average annual minimum temperature is between -20°F and -15°F (-28.9°C and -26.1°C).
• This means that only plants that are hardy to Zone 4b or colder can be grown outdoors in Iowa Falls. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Iowa Falls is located on the Iowa River and is home to several natural springs, including the Big Spring, which is one of the largest natural springs in Iowa. • The city is surrounded by rolling hills and forests, providing habitat for a variety of wildlife, including deer, turkeys, and bald eagles. • The Iowa Falls Fossil and Prairie Center preserves a 300-acre prairie and displays fossils found in the area, including ancient sea creatures and plants. Science • Iowa Falls was home to the Iowa Falls Academy, a renowned educational institution that operated from 1857 to 1905. The academy was known for its strong science curriculum and produced several notable scientists, including Charles Edward Bessey, a botanist who became the first president of the University of Nebraska. • The city is also home to the Iowa Falls Electric Cooperative, one of the first rural electric cooperatives in the United States. The cooperative was founded in 1935 and has played a vital role in bringing electricity to rural Iowa. Personalities • Iowa Falls is the birthplace of Carrie Chapman Catt, a leading figure in the women's suffrage movement. Catt founded the National American Woman Suffrage Association and played a key role in securing the passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. • The city is also home to the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, which preserves the birthplace and boyhood home of the 31st President of the United States. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Iowa Falls Downtown Historic District** 2.The Grotto of the Redemption (West Bend, IA) 3.Hardin County Conservation Board (Eldora, IA) |
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