Miller, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Hancock County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
24 Population 12/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Miller has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 44.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,213 ft (370 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates43.1864°N, 93.6076°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHancock County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Iowa Regional (CCY)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 44.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.15"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.7 / 100
Community Resilience80.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 116 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

597 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 51 fatalities, 986 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2008 EF5 92 km 9
May 15, 1968 EF5 61 km 13
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 43 km 6
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 43 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF4 85 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 69 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 38 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 46 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 45 km 5
May 5, 1965 EF4 65 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 59 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 67 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 15 km 0
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.6 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.2 in

Miller has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.2").

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