Lake Panorama, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Guthrie County County
4.9
/5.0
A+
Excellent
844
Population
127/sq mi density
$149,722
Median Income
$78,039 per capita
$442,600
Home Value
$479,737 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$149,722 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$442,600 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Panorama experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 32.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,092 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7215°N, 94.4040°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Guthrie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines International (DSM) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.9 / 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 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in |
Lake Panorama has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.9").