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Carbon, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Adams County County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
46
Population
61/sq mi density
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
345
Violent Crime/100K
2,852 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
345 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Carbon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The area receives 27.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,120 ft (341 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0498°N, 94.8246°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Adams County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in |
Carbon has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.9").