Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification West Burlington features a humid continental climate (Dfa). Temperatures typically range between -3 °C (26 °F) and 26 °C (78 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -30 °C (-21 °F) or can rise to as high as 38 °C (100 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1076 mm (42.4 inches) and receives 114 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. West Burlington enjoys an average of 2955 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 18 minutes to 15 hours 1 minutes per day.
The warmest months in West Burlington are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 24 to 26 °C (75 - 78 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -3 to 1 °C (26 - 34 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, West Burlington experiences 107 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 101 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 14°C (58°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
30°C (85°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
| Mean maximum | 12°C (54°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
| Average high | 1°C (33°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
| Daily mean | -3°C (26°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
| Average low | -7°C (19°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
-3°C (26°F) |
| Mean minimum | -21°C (-6°F) |
-20°C (-4°F) |
-10°C (14°F) |
-3°C (26°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
-10°C (14°F) |
-14°C (8°F) |
| Minimum | -29°C (-20°F) |
-30°C (-21°F) |
-18°C (-0°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
-4°C (26°F) |
-15°C (6°F) |
-21°C (-6°F) |
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West Burlington usually has the most precipitation in May, June and October, with an average of 12 rainy days and 140 mm (5.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in West Burlington are January, November and December. On average, 51 mm (2.0 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 56 (2.2) | 60 (2.3) | 97 (3.8) | 92 (3.6) | 168 (6.6) | 131 (5.1) | 79 (3.1) | 75 (3.0) | 100 (4.0) | 123 (4.8) | 51 (2.0) | 45 (1.8) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 5 |
The sunniest months in West Burlington are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 2 minutes a day. Least sunny months in West Burlington: January, February and December receive an average of 5 hours 35 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 125 | 182 | 218 | 240 | 270 | 331 | 351 | 331 | 278 | 220 | 202 | 201 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 37m | 10h 39m | 11h 58m | 13h 19m | 14h 27m | 15h 1m | 14h 42m | 13h 41m | 12h 24m | 11h 4m | 9h 53m | 9h 18m |
West Burlington experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 9 - 11, which corresponds to the Very High / Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Low / Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 4. For more detailed information, check out our hourly West Burlington UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in West Burlington. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about West Burlington's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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