Council Bluffs, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Council Bluffs weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Council Bluffs.
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What is the weather usually like in Council Bluffs?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 31.9 inprecipitation per year · 809 mm
- 27.1 insnowfall per year · 69 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Council Bluffs: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OMAHA EPPLEY AIRFIELD, NE US (USW00014942), adjusted for the elevation of Council Bluffs.
Council Bluffs weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Council Bluffs through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Council Bluffs?
Council Bluffs has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-10°C).
It gets about 31.9 inches (809 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 27 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Council Bluffs is May–June and August–September. At 1,089 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Council Bluffs
What is the hottest month in Council Bluffs?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Council Bluffs?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Council Bluffs?
About 31.9 inches (809 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Council Bluffs?
Yes, about 27 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Council Bluffs?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Council Bluffs have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Council Bluffs in November?
Highs average 50°F and lows 30°F, with about 1.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Council Bluffs?
Around 7:10 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:05 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Council Bluffs weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Council Bluffs.
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