July 2026 Climate Summary and Outlooks for August and August through October

Climate/Almanac Data - JUL Normals - JUL Records

JULY

Site (Click site name for report)	Average Temperature	Normal 1991-2020	Departure From Normal	Precipitation Total	Normal 1991-2020	Departure From Normal
Burlington	76.7°	75.6°	+1.1°	4.07"	4.02"	+0.05"
Cedar Rapids	75.7°	72.8°	+2.9°	5.47"	4.41"	+1.06"
Davenport	75.1°	73.7°	+1.4°	6.18"	4.07"	+2.11"
Dubuque	75.3°	71.7°	+3.6°	5.28"	4.80"	+0.48"
Iowa City	78.0°	75.8°	+2.2°	5.37"	3.91"	+1.46"
Moline	76.5°	75.5°	+1.0°	4.31"	4.23"	+0.08"

The ranking is listed in parentheses (__) when within the "Top 10".
Note: Davenport and Iowa City do not have Top 10 listings due to a shorter period of record

July 2025 temperatures were 1.0 to 3.6 degrees above normal. It was also very humid with 2 significant heat episodes.

Precipitation totals were near to about 2.00 inches above normal for all climate sites.

Please see JUL Records for monthly record information. Also see our new climate graphs and charts for some slick visuals!

The climate maps below are courtesy of the Midwest Regional Climate Center.

These maps become available around 10 am on the first of the month.


Average Temperature	Average Temperature Departure from Mean	Accumulated Precipitation	Accumulated Precipitation Percent of Mean

A LOOK AHEAD

Climate Prediction Center

August Temperature Outlook	August Precipitation Outlook	August - October Temperature Outlook	August - October Precipitation Outlook