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Weather & Climate in Mingo, IA

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

Mingo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°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 35.1 inches. The area receives 28.7 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 877 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation877 ft (267 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density602/sq mi
Coordinates41.7662°N, 93.2825°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJasper County County
Nearest AirportDes Moines International (DSM)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.1"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 28.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.9 / 100
Community Resilience89.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

697 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 28 fatalities, 448 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 25, 2008 EF5 93 km 41.0 mi 9
Jun 13, 1976 EF5 52 km 21.3 mi 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF4 97 km 70.6 mi 6
May 30, 1989 EF4 58 km 11.0 mi 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 68 km 66.0 mi 0
Sep 28, 1986 EF4 26 km 20.0 mi 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 92 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 18, 1974 EF4 28 km 15.3 mi 2
May 10, 1953 EF4 100 km 6.4 mi 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 92 km 11.3 mi 1
Aug 20, 2019 EF3 60 km 5.4 mi 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 45 km 9.2 mi 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 41 km 8.4 mi 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 68 km 11.1 mi 0
Nov 12, 2005 EF3 80 km 17.6 mi 1
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 80 km 39.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1991 EF3 32 km 43.0 mi 0
Jun 28, 1990 EF3 97 km 9.0 mi 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 29 km 9.0 mi 0
Sep 16, 1978 EF3 24 km 31.8 mi 6
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (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 21 km
2009 UNNAMED 939 86 km
2010 FOLEY 786 88 km
2011 ACE AUTO 676 98 km
2011 IRCP WUI ROFAE #2 FY11 510 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.2 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 71°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 1.3 in

Mingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.0").

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