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Weather & Climate in Stanton, IA

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

Stanton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°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 36.7 inches. The area receives 22.8 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 1,179 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,179 ft (359 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density705/sq mi
Coordinates40.9812°N, 95.1028°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPage County County
Nearest AirportEppley Airfield (OMA)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 22.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.2 / 100
Community Resilience81.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
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 91 km 5 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 54 km 5 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 55 km 5 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 87 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

617 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 485 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 27, 1953 EF5 62 km 0.1 mi 1
May 21, 2024 EF4 17 km 40.7 mi 5
Mar 5, 2022 EF4 81 km 70.6 mi 6
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 22 km 49.0 mi 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 66 km 56.0 mi 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 58 km 57.0 mi 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 97 km 30.0 mi 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 32 km 49.0 mi 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 56 km 18.8 mi 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 67 km 5.1 mi 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 84 km 8.0 mi 3
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 43 km 11.9 mi 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 36 km 13.1 mi 1
May 10, 1959 EF4 70 km 41.1 mi 0
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 53 km 6.3 mi 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 16 km 33.9 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 57 km 40.3 mi 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 57 km 13.3 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 74 km 19.1 mi 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 91 km 76.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2005 UNNAMED 4,195 36 km
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 98 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 98 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 98 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 99 km
2010 UNNAMED 629 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 1.1 in

Stanton has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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