Weather & Climate in Villisca, IA

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

Villisca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°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 35.3 inches. The area receives 27.8 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 1,085 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.4°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-6°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,085 ft (331 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density	561/sq mi
Coordinates	40.9299°N, 94.9811°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Taylor County County
Nearest Airport	Eppley Airfield (OMA) 54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"

7% below US avg

Snowfall 27.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.49"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	38.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	65.0 / 100
Community Resilience	40.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
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	95 km	5 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa	M3.5	58 km	5 km
Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	47 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1993	2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska	M2.9	88 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

597 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 504 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 27, 1953	EF5	62 km	0.1 mi	1
May 21, 2024	EF4	6 km	40.7 mi	5
Mar 5, 2022	EF4	74 km	70.6 mi	6
Apr 8, 1999	EF4	57 km	56.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1999	EF4	11 km	49.0 mi	0
May 27, 1995	EF4	99 km	30.0 mi	0
May 27, 1995	EF4	50 km	57.0 mi	0
May 24, 1989	EF4	23 km	49.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF4	98 km	134.0 mi	3
Jun 2, 1980	EF4	96 km	31.2 mi	0
Mar 29, 1979	EF4	52 km	18.8 mi	0
Jun 26, 1976	EF4	78 km	5.1 mi	0
May 6, 1975	EF4	95 km	8.0 mi	3
Jun 22, 1964	EF4	47 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	54 km	6.3 mi	0
May 21, 2024	EF3	20 km	33.9 mi	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF3	69 km	40.3 mi	1
Apr 26, 2024	EF3	85 km	19.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	UNNAMED	4,195	46 km
2020	MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI	964	94 km
2016	SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX	866	94 km
1988	NORTH POOL	698	95 km
2020	UNNAMED	645	95 km
2010	UNNAMED	629	91 km
2009	UNIT 6	625	96 km
2002	SCRDGRS 6	536	97 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-6°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	28°F (-3°C)	0.9 in
March	39°F (4°C)	2.2 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	74°F (23°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.4 in
September	65°F (18°C)	4.4 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.6 in
November	38°F (3°C)	1.9 in
December	26°F (-4°C)	1.2 in

Villisca has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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