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Lawn care in Marathon: about 31 inches of rain a year and an average temperature of 47°F set the mowing and watering season.

Weather and your home

In Buena Vista County, July highs average about 83°F and January lows about 9°F, with roughly 31 inches of rain a year. Long, cold winters put furnaces and pipes to the test.

Storms

Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, hailstorms and floods in Buena Vista County, with hail up to 1.75 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.

Disaster history

Buena Vista County has had 16 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for severe storms; the latest was Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (2024).

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Questions

How often should a lawn be mowed in Marathon?

Weekly in the growing season, every two weeks as it slows.

When should I fertilize?

At the start of the growing season and again mid-season; your lawn pro times it to your grass type.

Can I get a regular service?

Yes — ask for weekly or every-other-week visits; the plan and price come in the proposal.

These are Buena Vista County figures — more about homes in Storm Lake.

Nearby

Albert City · Webb · Laurens · Sioux Rapids · Rembrandt · Gillett Grove · Linn Grove · Truesdale