Weather & Climate in Ogden, IA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ogden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 35.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,105 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,105 ft (337 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,388/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0395°N, 94.0283°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Greene County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very 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: M2.7.
| Jun 30, 2021 | 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa | M2.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
722 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 29 fatalities, 556 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 13, 1976 | EF5 | 18 km | 21.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 1966 | EF5 | 90 km | 9.7 mi | 6 |
| Jun 27, 1953 | EF5 | 86 km | 0.1 mi | 1 |
| Mar 5, 2022 | EF4 | 91 km | 70.6 mi | 6 |
| May 27, 1995 | EF4 | 59 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1995 | EF4 | 72 km | 36.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1989 | EF4 | 76 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1989 | EF4 | 27 km | 66.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 28, 1986 | EF4 | 48 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 1979 | EF4 | 81 km | 14.9 mi | 3 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF4 | 56 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1974 | EF4 | 48 km | 15.3 mi | 2 |
| Jun 8, 1967 | EF4 | 55 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1965 | EF4 | 47 km | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 29, 1964 | EF4 | 99 km | 15.8 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1959 | EF4 | 78 km | 41.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1954 | EF4 | 63 km | 9.9 mi | 1 |
| Jul 14, 2021 | EF3 | 67 km | 10.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 2019 | EF3 | 97 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 2018 | EF3 | 83 km | 8.4 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 | 80 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in |
Ogden has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.2").