New Haven, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Mitchell County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
58 Population 30/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
New Haven 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. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 39.6 inches of snow annually.

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)

Geography

Elevation1,117 ft (340 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates43.2839°N, 92.6422°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMitchell County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Iowa Regional (CCY)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 39.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.17"

Air Quality

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 M2.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

593 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 57 fatalities, 1,187 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2008 EF5 84 km 9
May 15, 1968 EF5 90 km 5
May 15, 1968 EF5 69 km 13
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 98 km 6
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 87 km 1
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 17 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 91 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 71 km 5
May 5, 1965 EF4 14 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 78 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 63 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 75 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 27 km 2
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 78 km 0
May 25, 2008 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.3 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 5.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in

New Haven has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.2").

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