Kirkman, Iowa has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 38.1 °F (low) to 59.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 34.2 Inches. Kirkman is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.9 °F | 29.4 °F | 0.86 in. |
| February | 15.0 °F | 34.3 °F | 1.06 in. |
| March | 26.0 °F | 47.8 °F | 1.93 in. |
| April | 36.9 °F | 61.2 °F | 3.58 in. |
| May | 49.4 °F | 71.7 °F | 4.84 in. |
| June | 59.8 °F | 81.2 °F | 4.97 in. |
| July | 63.6 °F | 84.4 °F | 3.76 in. |
| August | 60.9 °F | 82.5 °F | 4.24 in. |
| September | 51.6 °F | 76.5 °F | 3.59 in. |
| October | 39.6 °F | 64.1 °F | 2.65 in. |
| November | 26.8 °F | 47.4 °F | 1.45 in. |
| December | 16.7 °F | 34.5 °F | 1.29 in. |
| Annual | 38.1 °F | 59.6 °F | 34.22 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |