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Weather & Climate in Oakville, IA

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

Oakville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°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 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 542 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation542 ft (165 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density400/sq mi
Coordinates41.0980°N, 91.0438°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLouisa County County
Nearest AirportSoutheast Iowa Regional (BRL)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

622 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 344 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 31, 2023 EF4 86 km 19.9 mi 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 62 km 50.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 84 km 91.5 mi 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 94 km 7.3 mi 0
Jun 1, 2007 EF3 23 km 15.8 mi 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 90 km 7.5 mi 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 61 km 47.0 mi 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 56 km 10.0 mi 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 85 km 15.5 mi 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 76 km 32.0 mi 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 29 km 6.4 mi 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 93 km 14.0 mi 2
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 86 km 11.1 mi 0
Jun 13, 1975 EF3 81 km 6.6 mi 0
Jun 14, 1974 EF3 44 km 48.6 mi 0
May 13, 1974 EF3 69 km 3.6 mi 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 99 km 11.0 mi 0
Sep 30, 1973 EF3 97 km 0.1 mi 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 95 km 3.6 mi 2
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 75 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 acres, 1999).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1999 UNIT 3 1,206 4 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 5 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 5 km
2006 HSB 003 674 4 km
2004 HSB 009 608 5 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 28°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in

Oakville has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.1").

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