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Weather & Climate in Fraser, IA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fraser experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 35.9 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 980 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 980 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1272°N, 93.9742°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Boone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.4 / 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 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.7.
| Jun 30, 2021 | 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa | M2.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
728 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 23 fatalities, 548 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 13, 1976 | EF5 | 24 km | 21.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 1966 | EF5 | 79 km | 9.7 mi | 6 |
| Jun 27, 1953 | EF5 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 1 |
| Apr 9, 2011 | EF4 | 99 km | 3.2 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1995 | EF4 | 77 km | 36.0 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1995 | EF4 | 68 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1989 | EF4 | 68 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1989 | EF4 | 17 km | 66.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 28, 1986 | EF4 | 52 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 1979 | EF4 | 76 km | 14.9 mi | 3 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF4 | 47 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1974 | EF4 | 53 km | 15.3 mi | 2 |
| Jun 8, 1967 | EF4 | 47 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1965 | EF4 | 45 km | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 29, 1964 | EF4 | 91 km | 15.8 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1959 | EF4 | 88 km | 41.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1954 | EF4 | 64 km | 9.9 mi | 1 |
| Jul 14, 2021 | EF3 | 68 km | 10.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 2018 | EF3 | 78 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2013 | EF3 | 87 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 (1,050 acres, 2016).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2016 | NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 | 1,050 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in |
Fraser has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.8").