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Weather & Climate in Coin, IA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Coin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 26.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,030 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density376/sq mi
Coordinates40.6558°N, 95.2349°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPage County County
Nearest AirportEppley Airfield (OMA)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 26.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.2 / 100
Community Resilience81.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 60 km 5 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 27 km 5 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 133 km 5 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 29 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 126 km 5 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 51 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

633 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 450 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 27, 1953 EF5 99 km 0.1 mi 1
May 21, 2024 EF4 37 km 40.7 mi 5
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 36 km 49.0 mi 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 88 km 56.0 mi 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 83 km 57.0 mi 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 56 km 49.0 mi 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 21 km 18.8 mi 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 94 km 5.1 mi 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 91 km 8.0 mi 3
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 19 km 11.9 mi 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 2 km 13.1 mi 1
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 17 km 6.3 mi 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 22 km 33.9 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 87 km 19.1 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 72 km 13.3 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 81 km 40.3 mi 1
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 79 km 76.5 mi 0
Apr 14, 1994 EF3 82 km 14.0 mi 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 99 km 14.0 mi 0
Jul 15, 1988 EF3 87 km 2.8 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,195 acres, 2005).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2005 UNNAMED 4,195 69 km
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 61 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 61 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 61 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 62 km
2010 UNNAMED 629 99 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 63 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in

Coin has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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