The peak months for ice cream consumption are June and July, according to the International Dairy Foods Association, which predicts consumption will continue to rise well into the next decade. ( Photo: Adams Jones/Wikimedia Commons) We All Scream for Ice Cream! The average American consumes approximately 19 pounds or about four gallons of ice cream per year. And a staggering majority... Food & Drink 14 May 2026 | 05:56