Best time to visit Northwood, IA

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

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

January Cold
High
21.3°F
Low
3.8°F
Precip
1.07 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 7m

February Cold
High
25.7°F
Low
8.0°F
Precip
1.02 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 17m

March Cold
High
38.4°F
Low
20.6°F
Precip
1.99 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
54.0°F
Low
32.6°F
Precip
3.82 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 12m

May Good
High
66.3°F
Low
44.9°F
Precip
4.78 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 30m

June Wet
High
76.0°F
Low
55.9°F
Precip
5.13 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 10m

July Good
High
78.6°F
Low
59.4°F
Precip
4.73 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 55m

August Excellent
High
76.4°F
Low
56.6°F
Precip
3.92 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 Good
High
70.8°F
Low
47.9°F
Precip
3.32 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 17m

October Cool
High
57.1°F
Low
35.1°F
Precip
2.68 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 46m

November Cold
High
40.8°F
Low
22.6°F
Precip
1.73 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 26m

December Cold
High
27.4°F
Low
11.4°F
Precip
1.28 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 47m

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