Clive, Iowa has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 40.2 °F (low) to 60.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 36.9 Inches. Clive is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.9 °F | 30.5 °F | 1.02 in. |
| February | 16.8 °F | 35.2 °F | 1.23 in. |
| March | 27.9 °F | 48.2 °F | 2.19 in. |
| April | 39.3 °F | 61.9 °F | 3.82 in. |
| May | 51.3 °F | 72.2 °F | 5.03 in. |
| June | 61.6 °F | 81.8 °F | 5.45 in. |
| July | 65.5 °F | 85.7 °F | 4.36 in. |
| August | 62.9 °F | 83.9 °F | 4.33 in. |
| September | 54.2 °F | 77.5 °F | 3.42 in. |
| October | 41.8 °F | 64.0 °F | 2.75 in. |
| November | 29.5 °F | 48.8 °F | 1.84 in. |
| December | 18.7 °F | 35.7 °F | 1.47 in. |
| Annual | 40.2 °F | 60.5 °F | 36.91 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |