Owasa, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Hardin County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
17
Population
30/sq mi density
$40,625
Median Income
$38,324 per capita
47°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Owasa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 27.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,104 ft (336 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4319°N, 93.2047°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hardin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waterloo Regional (ALO) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in |
Owasa has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.9").