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Exploring Houghton

The city of Houghton has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Houghton include:

• Geode State Park
• Bentonsport National Historic District
• Battle of Athens State Historic Site
• Lewelling Quaker Museum
• Theatre Museum of Repertoire Americana
• Mount Pleasant City Hall
• Mount Pleasant Public Library

When arranging your Houghton getaway, you can also use ebookers to search for a convenient flight into Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to find the one that'll work best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Houghton?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to visit Houghton, you might find this info about seasonal weather useful when you are planning your trip. The warmest months in Houghton are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are June and May, whereas January and December have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 10°C and at night it is -8°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 199 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 27°C during the day and 6°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 447 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 29°C and the night-time average is 14°C. Average precipitation for this season is 295 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 18°C and -3°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 223 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Houghton is 1164 mm.