Climate almanac

Fort Madison

Iowa, United States · 40.63°, -91.32°

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What is the climate like in Fort Madison?

The best time to visit Fort Madison is typically May – September, with trip comfort peaking in September (7.2/10). Fort Madison is warmest in July, when daily highs average 87°F (31°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 20°F (-7°C). The wettest month is typically May and the driest is February; the year sees roughly 39 in (978 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitMay – September — comfort peaks in September (7.2/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 87°F (31°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 20°F (-7°C)
  • Wettest monthMay (4.7 in (120 mm))
  • Driest monthFebruary (2.0 in (50 mm))
  • Annual precipitation39 in (978 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromFt Madison, 2 km away (1893-2026)