Cresco, IA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Cresco now

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Cresco weather by the hour

Cresco weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cresco.

This week in Cresco

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cresco

What is the weather usually like in Cresco?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

1°23°45°66°88°24°6°Jan29°8°Feb42°21°Mar57°33°Apr69°45°May79°56°Jun83°60°Jul81°57°Aug74°48°Sep60°36°Oct44°24°Nov30°13°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.1"Jan1.2"Feb1.9"Mar3.7"Apr4.5"May6.3"Jun4.8"Jul4.6"Aug3.8"Sep2.9"Oct1.9"Nov1.4"Dec

Best time to visit Cresco: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CRESCO 1 NE, IA US (USC00131954), adjusted for the elevation of Cresco.

Cresco weather month by month

January
24° 6°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 9.4 in of snow
February
29° 8°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 10.0 in of snow
March
42° 21°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.0 in of snow
April
57° 33°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
May
69° 45°F
4.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
June
79° 56°F
6.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
83° 60°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
81° 57°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
74° 48°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
60° 36°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
44° 24°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
December
30° 13°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 9.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Cresco through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:36 AM4:59 PM9 h 23 min
February7:04 AM5:40 PM10 h 36 min
March7:18 AM7:16 PM11 h 57 min
April6:23 AM7:52 PM13 h 28 min
May5:42 AM8:27 PM14 h 45 min
June5:25 AM8:52 PM15 h 26 min
July5:40 AM8:48 PM15 h 8 min
August6:12 AM8:13 PM14 h 0 min
September6:46 AM7:20 PM12 h 33 min
October7:21 AM6:27 PM11 h 5 min
November7:00 AM4:45 PM9 h 44 min
December7:32 AM4:34 PM9 h 2 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Cresco?

Cresco has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-15°C).

It gets about 38.0 inches (965 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 40 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Cresco is June to September. At 1,293 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 Cresco

What is the hottest month in Cresco?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Cresco?

January, with an average low of 6°F (-15°C).

How much does it rain in Cresco?

About 38.0 inches (965 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Cresco?

Yes, about 40 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Cresco?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Cresco have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

What is the weather like in Cresco in November?

Highs average 44°F and lows 24°F, with about 1.9 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Cresco?

Around 7:00 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:45 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Cresco weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Cresco.

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