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Weather & Climate in Fruitland, IA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fruitland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°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 40.0 inches. The area receives 23.5 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 548 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 615/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3475°N, 91.1288°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Muscatine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Quad Cities International (MLI) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Sep 2, 1999 | 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois | M3.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
663 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 265 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF4 | 75 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1995 | EF4 | 87 km | 50.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 1974 | EF4 | 98 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 58 km | 91.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 30, 1954 | EF4 | 98 km | 80.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 2007 | EF3 | 10 km | 15.8 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2004 | EF3 | 97 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1998 | EF3 | 51 km | 47.0 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1995 | EF3 | 34 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1992 | EF3 | 93 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF3 | 76 km | 15.5 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1988 | EF3 | 53 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 1978 | EF3 | 30 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 1974 | EF3 | 39 km | 48.6 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1974 | EF3 | 54 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1971 | EF3 | 95 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF3 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 24, 1967 | EF3 | 77 km | 4.3 mi | 1 |
| Jan 24, 1967 | EF3 | 96 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1966 | EF3 | 55 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 acres, 1999).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1999 | UNIT 3 | 1,206 | 26 km |
| 2002 | HSB 03 2 | 1,130 | 26 km |
| 2000 | DESTRUST A | 756 | 25 km |
| 2011 | ACE AUTO | 676 | 97 km |
| 2006 | HSB 003 | 674 | 27 km |
| 2004 | HSB 009 | 608 | 25 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
Fruitland has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.1").