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Weather & Climate in Pilot Mound, IA

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

Pilot Mound experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The area receives 31.7 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 1,096 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density119/sq mi
Coordinates42.1592°N, 94.0183°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWebster County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 31.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.5 / 100
Community Resilience83.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
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 M2.7 116 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: 23 fatalities, 548 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 13, 1976 EF5 28 km 21.3 mi 0
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 77 km 9.7 mi 6
Jun 27, 1953 EF5 97 km 0.1 mi 1
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 94 km 3.2 mi 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 67 km 30.0 mi 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 73 km 36.0 mi 0
May 30, 1989 EF4 71 km 11.0 mi 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 18 km 66.0 mi 0
Sep 28, 1986 EF4 57 km 20.0 mi 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 71 km 14.9 mi 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 43 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 18, 1974 EF4 58 km 15.3 mi 2
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 42 km 2.0 mi 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 40 km 9.9 mi 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 86 km 15.8 mi 0
May 10, 1959 EF4 89 km 41.1 mi 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 59 km 9.9 mi 1
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 64 km 10.8 mi 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 82 km 8.4 mi 0
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 85 km 6.2 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 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.6 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 1.2 in

Pilot Mound has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.8").

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