Weather & Climate in Stockport, IA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stockport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 25.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46. 62% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 754 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 754 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8573°N, 91.8333°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Van Buren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ottumwa Regional (OTM) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 62.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
470 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 277 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF4 | 53 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1995 | EF4 | 54 km | 50.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 24, 1967 | EF4 | 78 km | 25.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 48 km | 26.1 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 25 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 2007 | EF3 | 71 km | 15.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1999 | EF3 | 51 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1999 | EF3 | 65 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1998 | EF3 | 48 km | 47.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 1978 | EF3 | 100 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 1974 | EF3 | 72 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1973 | EF3 | 49 km | 3.6 mi | 2 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 51 km | 9.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF3 | 18 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 1967 | EF3 | 29 km | 19.4 mi | 2 |
| Jan 24, 1967 | EF3 | 48 km | 4.3 mi | 1 |
| Jan 24, 1967 | EF3 | 21 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1965 | EF3 | 61 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1965 | EF3 | 45 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1965 | EF3 | 90 km | 47.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 acres, 1999).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1999 | UNIT 3 | 1,206 | 69 km |
| 2002 | HSB 03 2 | 1,130 | 68 km |
| 2000 | DESTRUST A | 756 | 69 km |
| 2006 | HSB 003 | 674 | 68 km |
| 2004 | HSB 009 | 608 | 68 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in |
Stockport has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.4").