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Weather & Climate in Pacific Junction, IA

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

Pacific Junction 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 34.8 inches. The area receives 23.7 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 955 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density99/sq mi
Coordinates41.0180°N, 95.7995°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMills County County
Nearest AirportEppley Airfield (OMA)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 23.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience80.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 68 km 5 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 48 km 5 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 144 km 5 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 91 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 118 km 5 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 78 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

633 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 539 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 21, 2024 EF4 74 km 40.7 mi 5
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 49 km 31.9 mi 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 78 km 49.0 mi 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 91 km 49.0 mi 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 81 km 18.8 mi 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 51 km 5.1 mi 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 28 km 8.0 mi 3
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 46 km 11.9 mi 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 62 km 13.1 mi 1
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 63 km 6.3 mi 0
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 69 km 26.7 mi 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 53 km 33.9 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 28 km 19.1 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 71 km 5.3 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 37 km 40.3 mi 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 19 km 13.3 mi 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 91 km 14.2 mi 4
May 16, 1999 EF3 65 km 7.5 mi 2
May 16, 1999 EF3 69 km 6.2 mi 0
Apr 14, 1994 EF3 96 km 14.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,195 acres, 2005).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2005 UNNAMED 4,195 51 km
2010 UNNAMED 629 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.4 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in

Pacific Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").

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