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Weather & Climate in Somers, IA

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

Somers 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 1,158 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

Elevation1,158 ft (353 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density453/sq mi
Coordinates42.3788°N, 94.4310°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCalhoun County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 31.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.5 / 100
Community Resilience87.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very 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 74 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

618 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 16 fatalities, 489 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 13, 1976 EF5 68 km 21.3 mi 0
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 79 km 9.7 mi 6
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 52 km 3.2 mi 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 69 km 30.0 mi 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 52 km 36.0 mi 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 53 km 66.0 mi 0
Sep 28, 1986 EF4 98 km 20.0 mi 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 31 km 14.9 mi 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 29 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 18, 1974 EF4 98 km 15.3 mi 2
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 26 km 2.0 mi 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 9 km 9.9 mi 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 62 km 15.8 mi 0
May 10, 1959 EF4 99 km 41.1 mi 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 26 km 9.9 mi 1
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 32 km 10.8 mi 0
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 83 km 6.2 mi 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 70 km 10.1 mi 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 59 km 29.4 mi 0
Nov 12, 2005 EF3 37 km 17.6 mi 1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 acres, 2008).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.1 in

Somers has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (0.7").

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