Redding, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Worth County County
1.2
/5.0
F
Poor
42
Population
42/sq mi density
50°F
Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Redding experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 18.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,117 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6054°N, 94.3819°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Worth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines International (DSM) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in |
Redding has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.8").