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Weather & Climate in Prescott, IA

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

Prescott experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°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 35.3 inches. The area receives 27.8 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 1,183 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,183 ft (361 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density577/sq mi
Coordinates41.0236°N, 94.6128°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAdams County County
Nearest AirportDes Moines International (DSM)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 27.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.1 / 100
Community Resilience58.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 126 km 5 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 90 km 5 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 64 km 5 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 117 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

616 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 23 fatalities, 267 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 27, 1953 EF5 48 km 0.1 mi 1
May 21, 2024 EF4 30 km 40.7 mi 5
Mar 5, 2022 EF4 42 km 70.6 mi 6
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 31 km 49.0 mi 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 25 km 56.0 mi 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 84 km 30.0 mi 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 17 km 57.0 mi 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 10 km 49.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 83 km 134.0 mi 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 74 km 31.2 mi 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 76 km 18.8 mi 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 95 km 5.1 mi 0
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 79 km 11.9 mi 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 65 km 13.1 mi 1
May 10, 1959 EF4 53 km 41.1 mi 0
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 83 km 6.3 mi 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 53 km 33.9 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 95 km 13.3 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 91 km 40.3 mi 1
Aug 20, 2019 EF3 95 km 5.4 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2005 UNNAMED 4,195 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.2 in

Prescott has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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