Best time to visit Union, IA

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

The most comfortable travel window in Union runs from July through October — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
25.8°F
Low
8.4°F
Precip
1.06 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 14m

February Cold
High
30.7°F
Low
12.6°F
Precip
1.21 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 21m

March Cold
High
44.1°F
Low
24.1°F
Precip
2.09 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
58.7°F
Low
35.3°F
Precip
3.95 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 9m

May Wet
High
70.4°F
Low
48.0°F
Precip
5.21 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 24m

June Wet
High
80.3°F
Low
58.6°F
Precip
5.88 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 2m

July Good
High
83.5°F
Low
61.9°F
Precip
4.06 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 48m

August Good
High
81.5°F
Low
59.4°F
Precip
4.53 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 43m

September Excellent
High
75.5°F
Low
50.5°F
Precip
3.56 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 16m

October Good
High
61.7°F
Low
38.2°F
Precip
2.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 49m

November Cool
High
45.0°F
Low
25.8°F
Precip
1.88 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 33m

December Cold
High
31.6°F
Low
15.0°F
Precip
1.62 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 55m

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