Carbon, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Adams County County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
46
Population
61/sq mi density
49°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The area receives 27.8 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in |
Carbon has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.8").