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Trenton, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Jefferson County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
37 Population 80/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
127 Violent Crime/100K 2,921 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Trenton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 25.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates41.0660°N, 91.6395°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportSoutheast Iowa Regional (BRL)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 25.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.3 / 100
Community Resilience50.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

536 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 266 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 31, 2023 EF4 43 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 61 km 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 88 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 58 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 1, 2007 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 74 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 25 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 86 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 14, 1974 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 90 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 72 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 79 km 0
May 18, 1971 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 56 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 52 km 1
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 UNIT 3 1,206 46 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 46 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 46 km
2011 ACE AUTO 676 93 km
2006 HSB 003 674 46 km
2004 HSB 009 608 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in

Trenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.1").

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