Cross Timbers, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
386 Population 858/sq mi density
$53,529 Median Income $15,473 per capita
57°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,529 median income, unemployment
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Cross Timbers enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density858/sq mi
Coordinates38.0248°N, 93.2269°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.84"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 81 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 89 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 14 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 49 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 59 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 109 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

435 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 355 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 62 km 0
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 90 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 64 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 99 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 83 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 26 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 92 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 38 km 4
May 4, 1999 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 94 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 32 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 74 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 97 km 0
Feb 28, 2012 EF2 53 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF2 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 30 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 48 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 30 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 31 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 44 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 40 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 98 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 29 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 47 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 34 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 42 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 37 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 46 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 11 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 30 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 30 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 30 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,569 50 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 41 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.9 in
May 65°F (19°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 4.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in

Cross Timbers has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.8").

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