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.

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

MonthRecord HighRecord Low
January72°F(2002)-41°F(2019)
February82°F(1972)-47°F(1996)
March95°F(1986)-30°F(2015)
April100°F(1980)-9°F(1982)
May106°F(2013)17°F(2005)
June108°F(1988)32°F(2000)
July109°F(1974)35°F(1984)
August111°F(1983)32°F(1986)
September106°F(2000)19°F(1983)
October97°F(2000)5°F(1993)
November87°F(2005)-25°F(1991)
December75°F(2021)-34°F(2000)

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