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Weather & Climate in Muscatine, IA

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

Muscatine 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 38. 74% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Area18.2 sq mi (47.1 km²)
Population Density1,295/sq mi
Coordinates41.4191°N, 91.0679°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMuscatine County County
Nearest AirportQuad Cities International (MLI)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 23.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %73.5%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience86.0 / 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 M3.5 140 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

665 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 281 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 31, 2023 EF4 81 km 19.9 mi 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 96 km 50.0 mi 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 95 km 19.0 mi 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 98 km 5.1 mi 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 100 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 49 km 91.5 mi 1
Apr 30, 1954 EF4 95 km 80.4 mi 0
Jun 1, 2007 EF3 20 km 15.8 mi 0
May 21, 2004 EF3 94 km 3.0 mi 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 57 km 47.0 mi 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 24 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 13, 1992 EF3 85 km 5.0 mi 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 69 km 15.5 mi 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 44 km 32.0 mi 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 29 km 6.4 mi 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 91 km 10.6 mi 1
Jun 14, 1974 EF3 34 km 48.6 mi 0
May 13, 1974 EF3 45 km 3.6 mi 0
May 18, 1971 EF3 93 km 4.3 mi 0
May 18, 1971 EF3 100 km 4.3 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 34 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 34 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 33 km
2011 ACE AUTO 676 97 km
2006 HSB 003 674 35 km
2004 HSB 009 608 33 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

Muscatine 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").

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