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Weather & Climate in Soldier, IA

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

Soldier experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°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 34.4 inches. The area receives 28.7 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 1,172 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,172 ft (357 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density397/sq mi
Coordinates41.9843°N, 95.7804°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHarrison County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.4"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 28.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.2 / 100
Community Resilience69.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very 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

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

Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 118 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 109 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

547 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 459 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 99 km 31.9 mi 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 91 km 15.8 mi 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 47 km 24.7 mi 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 73 km 36.0 mi 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 96 km 30.0 mi 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 78 km 22.6 mi 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 61 km 5.1 mi 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 94 km 8.0 mi 3
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 93 km 9.9 mi 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 85 km 24.1 mi 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 71 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 81 km 19.1 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 90 km 13.3 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 75 km 40.3 mi 1
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 88 km 10.8 mi 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 58 km 10.1 mi 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 80 km 29.4 mi 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 19 km 3.4 mi 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 35 km 14.2 mi 4
May 16, 1999 EF3 43 km 7.5 mi 2
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 89 km
2010 UNNAMED 629 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.9 in

Soldier has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.7").

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