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Weather & Climate in Washta, IA

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

Washta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°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 31.2 inches. The area receives 37.8 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 1,152 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density169/sq mi
Coordinates42.5756°N, 95.7201°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCherokee County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 37.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.7 / 100
Community Resilience81.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 149 km 5 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 149 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 57 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

583 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 178 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 42 km 24.7 mi 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 73 km 3.2 mi 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 98 km 13.7 mi 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 88 km 36.0 mi 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 92 km 14.9 mi 3
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 93 km 22.6 mi 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 88 km 9.9 mi 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 22 km 24.1 mi 0
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 85 km 10.8 mi 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 48 km 3.4 mi 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 49 km 29.4 mi 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 43 km 10.1 mi 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 92 km 14.2 mi 4
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 67 km 6.1 mi 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 100 km 4.5 mi 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 55 km 1.8 mi 0
May 27, 1991 EF3 99 km 6.0 mi 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 69 km 7.7 mi 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 79 km 1.5 mi 0
May 8, 1979 EF3 39 km 0.1 mi 0
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 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
March 35°F (2°C) 2.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in

Washta has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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