Hardy, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Humboldt County County

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

13 Population 29/sq mi density

47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

130 Violent Crime/100K 584 property/100K

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

130 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.2 / 5.0

27.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Hardy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	46.8°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,136 ft (346 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	29/sq mi
Coordinates	42.8102°N, 94.0512°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Humboldt County County
Nearest Airport	Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"

6% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.65"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	24.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	19.3 / 100
Community Resilience	74.0 / 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	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Jun 30, 2021	4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa	M2.7	86 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

623 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 33 fatalities, 953 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 25, 2008	EF5	100 km	9
Jun 13, 1976	EF5	99 km	0
May 15, 1968	EF5	76 km	13
Oct 14, 1966	EF5	33 km	6
Apr 9, 2011	EF4	66 km	0
Jun 17, 2010	EF4	91 km	1
May 30, 1989	EF4	93 km	0
May 24, 1989	EF4	67 km	0
Jun 28, 1979	EF4	49 km	3
May 4, 1977	EF4	32 km	0
Jun 8, 1967	EF4	34 km	0
Apr 30, 1967	EF4	90 km	0
Apr 30, 1967	EF4	98 km	5
May 5, 1965	EF4	66 km	0
Aug 29, 1964	EF4	19 km	0
Sep 1, 1961	EF4	86 km	0
Jun 9, 1954	EF4	81 km	1
May 10, 1953	EF4	52 km	0
Jul 14, 2021	EF3	86 km	0
Jun 12, 2013	EF3	31 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2008	DEWEYS PASTURE	641	82 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	17°F (-8°C)	0.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	21°F (-6°C)	0.8 in
March	33°F (1°C)	2.0 in
April	47°F (8°C)	3.0 in
May	60°F (15°C)	3.9 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.4 in
October	51°F (10°C)	2.4 in
November	35°F (1°C)	1.7 in
December	21°F (-6°C)	1.1 in

Hardy has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.8").

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