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Weather & Climate in Minden, IA

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

Minden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°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 31.9 inches. The area receives 27.1 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 1,274 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,274 ft (388 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,205/sq mi
Coordinates41.4694°N, 95.5432°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPottawattamie County County
Nearest AirportEppley Airfield (OMA)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 27.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.9 / 100
Community Resilience69.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 121 km 5 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 93 km 5 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 141 km 5 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 118 km 5 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 128 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

608 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 546 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 27, 1953 EF5 70 km 0.1 mi 1
May 21, 2024 EF4 82 km 40.7 mi 5
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 72 km 31.9 mi 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 87 km 49.0 mi 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 82 km 30.0 mi 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 86 km 36.0 mi 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 88 km 49.0 mi 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 5 km 5.1 mi 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 55 km 8.0 mi 3
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 86 km 11.9 mi 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 93 km 13.1 mi 1
May 10, 1959 EF4 76 km 41.1 mi 0
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 91 km 26.7 mi 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 95 km 10.0 mi 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 74 km 33.9 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 36 km 13.3 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 18 km 40.3 mi 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 38 km 19.1 mi 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 80 km 3.4 mi 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 60 km 14.2 mi 4
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2005 UNNAMED 4,195 30 km
2010 UNNAMED 629 27 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in

Minden has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 24°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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