The climate of Sioux City
The current climate in Sioux City features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 0°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -10°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Sioux City, Iowa.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Sioux City in recent years was 39°C in September 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -22°C in February 2021.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Sioux City gets 882 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 88 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Sioux City?
The best time to visit Sioux City for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Sioux City. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Sioux City
The climate table of Sioux City shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 0 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 17 | 10 | 2 |
Temp. min (°C) | -10 | -8 | -2 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 5 | -2 | -7 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 15 | 23 | 71 | 91 | 86 | 87 | 107 | 106 | 78 | 133 | 37 | 48 |
Snow (cm) | 17 | 29 | 9,4 | 9,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,1 | 5,1 | 17 |
UV Index | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Sioux City, Iowa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Sioux City
Yearly Temperature in Sioux City
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Sioux City, Iowa. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Sioux City
Total Yearly Precipitation in Sioux City
Average Snowfall per Month in Sioux City
Total Yearly Snowfall in Sioux City
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Sioux City, Iowa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Sioux City
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Average weather in Sioux City by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sioux City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.