Weather & Climate in Conway, IA

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

Conway experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°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 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	50.3°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-5°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,214 ft (370 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	136/sq mi
Coordinates	40.7490°N, 94.6193°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Taylor County County
Nearest Airport	Des Moines International (DSM) 71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"

1% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	38.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	65.0 / 100
Community Resilience	40.9 / 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 Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

4 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	112 km	5 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa	M3.5	79 km	5 km
Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	39 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1993	2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska	M2.9	99 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

552 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 23 fatalities, 270 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 27, 1953	EF5	78 km	0.1 mi	1
May 21, 2024	EF4	31 km	40.7 mi	5
Mar 5, 2022	EF4	64 km	70.6 mi	6
Apr 8, 1999	EF4	40 km	56.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1999	EF4	26 km	49.0 mi	0
May 27, 1995	EF4	39 km	57.0 mi	0
May 24, 1989	EF4	27 km	49.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF4	62 km	134.0 mi	3
Jun 2, 1980	EF4	61 km	31.2 mi	0
Mar 29, 1979	EF4	54 km	18.8 mi	0
Jun 22, 1964	EF4	70 km	11.9 mi	0
Apr 12, 1964	EF4	52 km	13.1 mi	1
May 10, 1959	EF4	84 km	41.1 mi	0
Apr 5, 1954	EF4	68 km	6.3 mi	0
May 21, 2024	EF3	50 km	33.9 mi	0
Apr 11, 2001	EF3	46 km	76.5 mi	0
Apr 8, 1999	EF3	99 km	39.0 mi	0
May 27, 1995	EF3	56 km	30.4 mi	0
Apr 14, 1994	EF3	58 km	14.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF3	35 km	25.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	UNNAMED	4,195	81 km
2020	MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI	964	89 km
2016	SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX	866	89 km
1988	NORTH POOL	698	90 km
2020	UNNAMED	645	90 km
2009	UNIT 6	625	91 km
2002	SCRDGRS 6	536	92 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-5°C)	0.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	27°F (-3°C)	0.9 in
March	39°F (4°C)	2.2 in
April	51°F (11°C)	3.2 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.4 in
June	71°F (22°C)	4.4 in
July	76°F (24°C)	4.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
September	65°F (18°C)	4.3 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.8 in
November	38°F (4°C)	2.1 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	1.2 in

Conway has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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