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Weather Almanac: Elkhart, IA 50073

🗓️ Historical norms for August

July September
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August avg. precipitation
🌧️ 4.39"
August days below freezing
📉 ≈0.0 days
Average August lows 58°F – 65°F
USDA Zone
5b
Annual extreme lows -15°F to -10°F
Last Spring Frost (36°F)
🌷 May 10
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First Fall Frost (36°F)
🍂 Sep 22
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Temperature climatic data from weather station: ANKENY (USC00130241)

Precipitation climatic data from weather station: ANKENY (USC00130241)

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: AMES 5 SE (USC00130203)