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Wever, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Lee County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
190 Population 128/sq mi density
$262,100 Home Value $211,261 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
165 Violent Crime/100K 8,391 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wever experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation529 ft (161 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density128/sq mi
Coordinates40.7057°N, 91.2281°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLee County County
Nearest AirportSoutheast Iowa Regional (BRL)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 21.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.3 / 100
Community Resilience84.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively 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 Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Feb 8, 2004.

Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

504 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 367 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 31, 2023 EF4 95 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 87 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 16 km 0
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 87 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 1, 2007 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 44 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 73 km 1
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 73 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 90 km 2
Jun 13, 1975 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 14, 1974 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 53 km 0
Sep 30, 1973 EF3 59 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 53 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 74 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 UNIT 3 1,206 47 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 47 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 48 km
2006 HSB 003 674 46 km
2004 HSB 009 608 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in

Wever has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.2").

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