Dawn, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

106 Population 81/sq mi density

$55,278 Median Income $31,190 per capita

$110,900 Home Value $322,590 Zillow

$508 Median Rent 14.7% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr

226 Violent Crime/100K 1,928 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$55,278 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$110,900 home value, $508/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

226 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

21.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Dawn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.0°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	751 ft (229 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density	81/sq mi
Coordinates	39.6684°N, 93.6355°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kansas City International (MCI) 63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 4.3"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.76"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	137 km
Jul 31, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	132 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	148 km
Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	146 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	111 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	146 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	23 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

370 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 210 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 29, 2004	EF4	58 km	3
May 4, 2003	EF4	87 km	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF4	90 km	3
May 4, 1977	EF4	50 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	76 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	29 km	1
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	83 km	1
Apr 21, 1973	EF4	74 km	0
Jun 12, 1970	EF4	66 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	40 km	0
Mar 6, 2017	EF3	94 km	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	85 km	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	78 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	78 km	1
Apr 23, 1975	EF3	25 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	46 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	56 km	0
Jun 12, 1970	EF3	99 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF3	25 km	0
Jan 24, 1967	EF3	82 km	2

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2012	HIGHWAY E	897	24 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-0°C)	1.1 in	Driest
March	42°F (6°C)	2.7 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.4 in
June	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
July	78°F (25°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in
September	67°F (20°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
October	56°F (13°C)	3.3 in
November	42°F (5°C)	2.1 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	1.6 in

Dawn has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.1").

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