Best time to visit Stanley, IA

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

The most comfortable travel window in Stanley runs from August through September — 2 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
24.8°F
Low
6.8°F
Precip
1.19 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 12m

February Cold
High
29.3°F
Low
9.3°F
Precip
1.18 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 19m

March Cold
High
43.1°F
Low
23.1°F
Precip
2.02 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
57.7°F
Low
33.5°F
Precip
3.96 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 10m

May Good
High
69.5°F
Low
46.4°F
Precip
4.84 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 26m

June Wet
High
79.0°F
Low
57.3°F
Precip
5.76 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 5m

July Wet
High
81.7°F
Low
59.3°F
Precip
5.25 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 50m

August Excellent
High
79.5°F
Low
56.6°F
Precip
3.98 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 44m

September Good
High
74.0°F
Low
47.8°F
Precip
3.71 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 16m

October Cool
High
60.8°F
Low
36.2°F
Precip
3.10 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 48m

November Cold
High
44.3°F
Low
24.3°F
Precip
2.07 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 31m

December Cold
High
30.9°F
Low
14.0°F
Precip
1.59 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 53m

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