Iowa Temperature Records
All-time high and low temperatures recorded in Iowa, with monthly records dating back to 1970.
Key Facts
- Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in Iowa is 118°F, set on July 20, 1934.
- Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in Iowa is -47°F, set on February 3, 1996.
- Data Coverage: Based on 57 years of data from 1,106 NOAA weather stations.
Related Analysis
All-Time Record High
118°F
July 20, 1934
Official NOAA Record
All-Time Record Low
-47°F
February 3, 1996
Official NOAA Record
Monthly Temperature Records
| Month | Record High | Record Low |
|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F(2002) | -41°F(2019) |
| February | 82°F(1972) | -47°F(1996) |
| March | 95°F(1986) | -30°F(2015) |
| April | 100°F(1980) | -9°F(1982) |
| May | 106°F(2013) | 17°F(2005) |
| June | 108°F(1988) | 32°F(2000) |
| July | 109°F(1974) | 35°F(1984) |
| August | 111°F(1983) | 32°F(1986) |
| September | 106°F(2000) | 19°F(1983) |
| October | 97°F(2000) | 5°F(1993) |
| November | 87°F(2005) | -25°F(1991) |
| December | 75°F(2021) | -34°F(2000) |
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