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Otranto, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Mitchell County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
34
Population
83/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
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Otranto 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 Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4609°N, 92.9863°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mitchell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Iowa Regional (CCY) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.9 / 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)
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 |
Otranto 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").