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Weather & Climate in Murray, IA

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

Murray experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°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 38.7 inches. The area receives 28.1 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 1,217 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density810/sq mi
Coordinates41.0413°N, 93.9488°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClarke County County
Nearest AirportDes Moines International (DSM)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 28.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience60.3 / 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 Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 142 km 5 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 103 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

615 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 400 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 13, 1976 EF5 99 km 21.3 mi 0
Jun 27, 1953 EF5 78 km 0.1 mi 1
May 21, 2024 EF4 84 km 40.7 mi 5
Mar 5, 2022 EF4 30 km 70.6 mi 6
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 31 km 56.0 mi 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 83 km 49.0 mi 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 40 km 57.0 mi 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 65 km 49.0 mi 0
Sep 28, 1986 EF4 84 km 20.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 69 km 134.0 mi 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 47 km 31.2 mi 0
Jun 18, 1974 EF4 81 km 15.3 mi 2
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 86 km 14.6 mi 0
May 20, 1959 EF4 77 km 17.2 mi 0
May 10, 1959 EF4 76 km 41.1 mi 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 55 km 6.4 mi 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 49 km 11.3 mi 1
Aug 20, 2019 EF3 43 km 5.4 mi 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 97 km 9.2 mi 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 71 km 11.1 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 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
March 38°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 1.3 in

Murray has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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