OVERALL LIVING SCOREC
The Brutal Truth About Relocating to Iowa City, IA
Thinking of moving to Iowa City? Here is your comprehensive relocation weather guide, based on a 30-year historical climate analysis. Here's what it's like to live in Iowa City.
🥵 THE MISERY INDEXGrade D
30-Year Historical Average
Avg Days Over 90°F10 (3%)
Avg Days Under 32°F120 (33%)
Wet/Rainy Days80 (22%)
☁️ SEASONAL DEPRESSIONGrade A
30-Year Historical Average
Clear Sun Days244 (67%)
Gloomy Overcast Days54 (15%)
Avg Solar Energy Potential4.2 kWh/m²
🏡 HOMEOWNER NIGHTMARESGrade F
Utility & Damage Risk Averages
Heating Demand (HDD)6194 (High)
Cooling Demand (CDD)994 (Avg)
Days w/ 40mph+ Gusts15 (4%)
🌱 YARD & GARDENGrade B
30-Year Agricultural Averages
Avg Frost-Free Days193 Days
Avg Last Spring FreezeApr 16
Avg First Fall FreezeOct 26
Yearly Water Demand39.9"
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