Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
Park Public arboretum and botanical gardens with plant collections
An urban arboretum in Dubuque, Iowa, featuring themed gardens, walking paths and seasonal plant displays; visitors come for horticultural collections, photography, educational programmes and community gardening events.
How to Get to Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens #
The arboretum is just west of Dubuque’s city center-drive via Highway 20 or local routes to Arboretum Drive. On-site parking is available; regional transit options are limited, so driving is recommended.
Tips for Visiting Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens #
- Visit early on weekends to see gardeners and volunteers at work; the formal gardens are best in morning light.
- Bring a field guide if birdwatching-the arboretum attracts migratory stopovers and local warblers in spring.
- Check the seasonal event calendar-lectures and plant sales are organized by the arboretum and volunteers.
Best Time to Visit Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens #
Spring through fall is the most rewarding time for plant displays and outdoor events; winter visits are limited to hardy species and special indoor events.
Weather & Climate near Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens #
Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (861 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -13°C. The driest month with just 27 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (110 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (110 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
