Weather & Climate in Whiting, IA

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

Whiting experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.0 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 1,062 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	48.5°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,062 ft (324 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	824/sq mi
Coordinates	42.1272°N, 96.1507°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Woodbury County County
Nearest Airport	Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"

21% below US avg

Snowfall 31.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	83.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	39.4 / 100
Community Resilience	87.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively 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.

Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	122 km	5 km
Aug 9, 1997	9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska	M3.4	93 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2025	8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska	M2.7	138 km	5 km
Jun 30, 2021	4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa	M2.7	116 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

560 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 348 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	59 km	15.8 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	75 km	11.5 mi	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	84 km	23.9 mi	1
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	23 km	24.7 mi	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	76 km	18.3 mi	0
Jul 28, 1986	EF4	91 km	52.5 mi	0
Jul 7, 1977	EF4	45 km	22.6 mi	0
Jun 26, 1976	EF4	88 km	5.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 1952	EF4	74 km	24.1 mi	0
Jul 15, 1950	EF4	52 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF3	99 km	19.1 mi	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF3	100 km	40.3 mi	1
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	27 km	3.4 mi	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	95 km	29.4 mi	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	76 km	10.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF3	37 km	14.2 mi	4
May 16, 1999	EF3	59 km	6.2 mi	0
May 16, 1999	EF3	63 km	7.5 mi	2
Jul 5, 1994	EF3	26 km	1.8 mi	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	61 km	26.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (629 acres, 2010).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2010	UNNAMED	629	84 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	19°F (-7°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	26°F (-3°C)	0.7 in
March	38°F (3°C)	2.1 in
April	51°F (10°C)	2.8 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.1 in
June	72°F (22°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
July	74°F (24°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	3.3 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.2 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.2 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.2 in
December	24°F (-5°C)	0.8 in

Whiting has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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