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Mona, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Mitchell County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
25 Population 11/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
55 Violent Crime/100K 1,127 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
55 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mona has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 39.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,182 ft (360 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates43.4860°N, 92.9534°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMitchell County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Iowa Regional (CCY)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 39.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.5 / 100
Community Resilience85.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
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: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

592 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 41 fatalities, 910 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 1968 EF5 81 km 13
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 95 km 6
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 56 km 1
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 50 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 40 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 27 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 57 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 18 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 25 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 67 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 79 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 65 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 45 km 2
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 34 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.2 in

Mona has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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