Weather & Climate in Redding, IA

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

Redding experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°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 37.0 inches. The area receives 20.5 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 1,117 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.6°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-6°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,117 ft (340 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	42/sq mi
Coordinates	40.6054°N, 94.3819°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Worth County County
Nearest Airport	Des Moines International (DSM) 71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"

3% below US avg

Snowfall 20.5"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.33"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	8.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	40.9 / 100
Community Resilience	67.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 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	127 km	5 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa	M3.5	99 km	5 km
Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	49 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1993	2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska	M2.9	112 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	140 km	8 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

544 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 25 fatalities, 276 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 27, 1953	EF5	98 km	0.1 mi	1
May 21, 2024	EF4	57 km	40.7 mi	5
Mar 5, 2022	EF4	72 km	70.6 mi	6
May 29, 2004	EF4	81 km	22.0 mi	3
Apr 8, 1999	EF4	48 km	56.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1999	EF4	51 km	49.0 mi	0
May 27, 1995	EF4	52 km	57.0 mi	0
May 24, 1989	EF4	50 km	49.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF4	36 km	134.0 mi	3
Jun 2, 1980	EF4	39 km	31.2 mi	0
Mar 29, 1979	EF4	66 km	18.8 mi	0
Apr 21, 1973	EF4	77 km	14.6 mi	0
Jun 22, 1964	EF4	91 km	11.9 mi	0
Apr 12, 1964	EF4	72 km	13.1 mi	1
Apr 5, 1954	EF4	85 km	6.3 mi	0
May 10, 1953	EF4	93 km	6.4 mi	0
May 21, 2024	EF3	74 km	33.9 mi	0
Mar 5, 2022	EF3	92 km	11.3 mi	1
Apr 11, 2001	EF3	25 km	76.5 mi	0
Apr 8, 1999	EF3	89 km	39.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI (964 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI	964	92 km
2016	SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX	866	92 km
1988	NORTH POOL	698	93 km
2020	UNNAMED	645	93 km
2009	UNIT 6	625	94 km
2002	SCRDGRS 6	536	94 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-6°C)	0.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	28°F (-2°C)	0.9 in
March	40°F (4°C)	2.2 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.0 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.3 in
June	71°F (22°C)	4.3 in
July	74°F (23°C)	4.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	74°F (23°C)	4.2 in
September	65°F (19°C)	4.2 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.0 in
November	39°F (4°C)	2.1 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	1.3 in

Redding has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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