| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 5a: -20°F to -15°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 5a: -20°F to -15°F Zone 4b: -25°F to -20°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | May 11 - May 20 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | |
| Ecoregion: | 47a - Loess Prairies | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 15 - 30 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 51001 - Akron, IA | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 6 | 13 | 24 | 35 | 48 | 58 | 62 | 60 | 50 | 37 | 23 | 11 | 36 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 27 | 33 | 46 | 61 | 73 | 82 | 86 | 83 | 76 | 63 | 44 | 30 | 59 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .45 | .6 | 1.91 | 2.55 | 3.48 | 4.06 | 3.53 | 3.36 | 2.35 | 2.01 | 1.31 | .62 | 26.22 |