Climate almanac

Grinnell

Iowa, United States · 41.74°, -92.72°

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What is the climate like in Grinnell?

The best time to visit Grinnell is typically June – September, with trip comfort peaking in August (6.9/10). Grinnell is warmest in July, when daily highs average 84°F (29°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 16°F (-9°C). The wettest month is typically May and the driest is February; the year sees roughly 39 in (983 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitJune – September — comfort peaks in August (6.9/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 84°F (29°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 16°F (-9°C)
  • Wettest monthMay (5.5 in (140 mm))
  • Driest monthFebruary (1.5 in (37 mm))
  • Annual precipitation39 in (983 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromGrinnell 3 Sw, 4 km away (1893-2026)