Oxford, Iowa has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 39.1 °F (low) to 59.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 37.3 Inches. Oxford is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. 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 | 12.2 °F | 29.0 °F | 1.15 in. |
| February | 15.9 °F | 33.7 °F | 1.37 in. |
| March | 26.9 °F | 46.8 °F | 2.18 in. |
| April | 38.1 °F | 60.7 °F | 3.72 in. |
| May | 50.2 °F | 71.7 °F | 4.68 in. |
| June | 60.6 °F | 80.9 °F | 5.29 in. |
| July | 63.9 °F | 84.2 °F | 4.37 in. |
| August | 61.3 °F | 82.4 °F | 4.32 in. |
| September | 52.5 °F | 76.3 °F | 3.56 in. |
| October | 40.5 °F | 63.2 °F | 2.89 in. |
| November | 28.6 °F | 47.7 °F | 2.16 in. |
| December | 18.2 °F | 34.4 °F | 1.63 in. |
| Annual | 39.1 °F | 59.3 °F | 37.32 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |