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Yarmouth, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Louisa County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
94 Population 55/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
127 Violent Crime/100K 2,921 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Yarmouth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 31.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation811 ft (247 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates41.0245°N, 91.3221°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLouisa County County
Nearest AirportSoutheast Iowa Regional (BRL)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 31.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

572 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 268 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 31, 2023 EF4 67 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 49 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 97 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 85 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 1, 2007 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 97 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 44 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 72 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 93 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 53 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 13, 1975 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 14, 1974 EF3 67 km 0
May 13, 1974 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 30, 1973 EF3 94 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 76 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
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 22 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 21 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 22 km
2006 HSB 003 674 21 km
2004 HSB 009 608 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-6°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.9 in

Yarmouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.1").

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