Rutland, Iowa has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 36.8 °F (low) to 56.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 34.1 Inches. Rutland 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 | 8.3 °F | 25.6 °F | 0.89 in. |
| February | 12.4 °F | 29.8 °F | 1.1 in. |
| March | 24.5 °F | 43.1 °F | 2.04 in. |
| April | 35.8 °F | 58.1 °F | 3.7 in. |
| May | 48.4 °F | 69.7 °F | 4.8 in. |
| June | 59.3 °F | 79.5 °F | 5.15 in. |
| July | 62.8 °F | 82.6 °F | 3.88 in. |
| August | 59.8 °F | 80.2 °F | 4.36 in. |
| September | 51.0 °F | 74.3 °F | 2.94 in. |
| October | 38.4 °F | 61.4 °F | 2.36 in. |
| November | 25.9 °F | 44.7 °F | 1.59 in. |
| December | 14.6 °F | 31.0 °F | 1.33 in. |
| Annual | 36.8 °F | 56.7 °F | 34.14 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 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 |