Best time to visit Russell, IA

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

The most comfortable travel window in Russell runs from June through September — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
31.0°F
Low
10.6°F
Precip
0.96 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 22m

February Cold
High
35.7°F
Low
13.7°F
Precip
1.40 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 25m

March Cool
High
48.5°F
Low
24.7°F
Precip
1.90 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Cool
High
61.0°F
Low
35.0°F
Precip
4.15 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 6m

May Wet
High
70.7°F
Low
46.6°F
Precip
5.39 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 18m

June Good
High
80.3°F
Low
57.1°F
Precip
4.92 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 54m

July Good
High
84.5°F
Low
61.5°F
Precip
4.21 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 40m

August Good
High
83.1°F
Low
59.0°F
Precip
4.40 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 38m

September Good
High
76.1°F
Low
49.8°F
Precip
3.71 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 15m

October Cool
High
63.8°F
Low
37.8°F
Precip
2.98 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 52m

November Cool
High
48.6°F
Low
26.1°F
Precip
2.03 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 40m

December Cold
High
36.5°F
Low
16.2°F
Precip
1.27 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 4m

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