Protivin, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Howard County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
368 Population 836/sq mi density
$63,438 Median Income $30,214 per capita
$107,700 Home Value $323,126 Zillow
$582 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,438 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,700 home value, $582/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Protivin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 40.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,153 ft (351 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density836/sq mi
Coordinates43.2167°N, 92.0889°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHoward County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Iowa Regional (CCY)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 40.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience75.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
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)

Tornado History

497 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 33 fatalities, 933 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2008 EF5 98 km 9
May 15, 1968 EF5 98 km 13
May 15, 1968 EF5 62 km 5
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 29 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 91 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 60 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 89 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 89 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 36 km 2
May 25, 2008 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 43 km 0
May 11, 2000 EF3 83 km 1
Jul 27, 1995 EF3 76 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 16 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 100 km 0
May 30, 1985 EF3 61 km 2
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 86 km 0
May 28, 1974 EF3 92 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF3 77 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) 1.2 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.5 in

Protivin has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (1.2").

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