Weldon, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Decatur County County

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

90 Population 474/sq mi density

$37,708 Median Income $22,243 per capita

50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

159 Violent Crime/100K 1,746 property/100K

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$37,708 median income, 5.7% unemployment

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

159 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.8 / 5.0

10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Weldon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 28.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.6°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,148 ft (350 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	474/sq mi
Coordinates	40.8973°N, 93.7350°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Decatur County County
Nearest Airport	Des Moines International (DSM) 42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"

4% above US avg

Snowfall 28.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	23.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	43.0 / 100
Community Resilience	41.1 / 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	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	112 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	147 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

573 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 264 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Mar 5, 2022	EF4	54 km	6
Apr 8, 1999	EF4	98 km	0
Apr 8, 1999	EF4	51 km	0
May 27, 1995	EF4	61 km	0
May 24, 1989	EF4	83 km	0
Sep 28, 1986	EF4	96 km	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF4	59 km	3
Jun 2, 1980	EF4	35 km	0
Jun 18, 1974	EF4	93 km	2
Apr 21, 1973	EF4	65 km	0
May 20, 1959	EF4	54 km	0
May 10, 1953	EF4	34 km	0
Mar 5, 2022	EF3	30 km	1
Aug 20, 2019	EF3	44 km	0
Jul 19, 2018	EF3	92 km	0
Jun 22, 2015	EF3	60 km	0
Apr 11, 2001	EF3	79 km	0
Apr 8, 1999	EF3	26 km	0
May 27, 1995	EF3	43 km	0
Apr 14, 1994	EF3	91 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 (1,050 ac, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2016	NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1	1,050	85 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	27°F (-3°C)	1.0 in
March	39°F (4°C)	2.2 in
April	51°F (10°C)	3.4 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.3 in
June	71°F (21°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
July	74°F (23°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.1 in
September	65°F (18°C)	4.4 in
October	53°F (12°C)	3.0 in
November	38°F (3°C)	2.0 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	1.3 in

Weldon has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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