Best time to visit Orchard, IA

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

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

January Cold
High
23.2°F
Low
6.2°F
Precip
1.17 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 8m

February Cold
High
27.9°F
Low
10.3°F
Precip
1.25 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 17m

March Cold
High
40.9°F
Low
22.9°F
Precip
1.91 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
56.1°F
Low
35.0°F
Precip
4.01 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 12m

May Wet
High
68.2°F
Low
47.4°F
Precip
5.19 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 29m

June Wet
High
78.0°F
Low
58.1°F
Precip
5.57 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 9m

July Good
High
81.4°F
Low
61.7°F
Precip
4.97 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 54m

August Excellent
High
79.1°F
Low
59.0°F
Precip
3.95 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
50.3°F
Precip
3.51 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
59.6°F
Low
37.6°F
Precip
2.73 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 47m

November Cold
High
42.7°F
Low
25.0°F
Precip
1.84 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 28m

December Cold
High
29.2°F
Low
13.6°F
Precip
1.51 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 49m

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