Dubuque Average Rainfall by Month

This page shows the average precipitation (including snowfall) in each month of the year in Dubuque, Iowa. It is based on NOAA data for the years 1991–2020.
What's the Rainiest Month in Dubuque?
In Dubuque, June has the greatest precipitation of any month. On average, Dubuque gets 5.2 inches of precipitation in June.
However, May is the month with the greatest chance of precipitation. 42.0% of days in May will have at least some rain.
What's the Driest Month in Dubuque?
In Dubuque, January has the least precipitation of any month. On average, Dubuque gets 1.31 inches of precipitation in January.
November is the month with the lowest chance of precipitation. 27.8% of days in November will have measurable rain or snow.
Month Precipitation % Chance
January 1.31 in 29.2
February 1.57 in 31.2
March 2.25 in 32.6
April 4.06 in 38.0
May 4.30 in 42.0
June 5.19 in 40.6
July 4.80 in 31.4
August 3.95 in 29.0
September 3.82 in 29.1
October 2.92 in 28.7
November 2.21 in 27.8
December 1.80 in 29.2
Year 38.17 in 32.4
Weather Station Details
Years Station Coordinates
1951–2024 Dubuque Regional Airport location
1938–1950 Dubuque L&D 11 location