Hardy, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Humboldt County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
13 Population 29/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
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. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,136 ft (346 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates42.8102°N, 94.0512°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHumboldt County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 35.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.89"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.3 / 100
Community Resilience74.0 / 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) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.4 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 5.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.6 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.4 in

Hardy has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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