Best time to visit Forest City, IA

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Forest City runs from July through September — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
22.7°F
Low
5.6°F
Precip
1.15 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 8m

February Cold
High
27.1°F
Low
9.5°F
Precip
1.33 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 17m

March Cold
High
40.4°F
Low
22.5°F
Precip
1.94 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
56.3°F
Low
34.2°F
Precip
3.89 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 13h 12m

May Good
High
68.5°F
Low
47.2°F
Precip
4.83 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 29m

June Wet
High
78.1°F
Low
58.0°F
Precip
5.51 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 15h 9m

July Good
High
81.3°F
Low
61.5°F
Precip
4.60 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 54m

August Excellent
High
79.0°F
Low
58.7°F
Precip
3.79 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 13h 47m

September Excellent
High
73.0°F
Low
50.0°F
Precip
3.46 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 17m

October Cool
High
59.5°F
Low
37.3°F
Precip
2.58 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 47m

November Cold
High
42.5°F
Low
24.3°F
Precip
1.61 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 27m

December Cold
High
28.5°F
Low
12.9°F
Precip
1.23 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 8h 48m

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