Dawn, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
106 Population 81/sq mi density
$55,278 Median Income $31,190 per capita
$110,900 Home Value $334,730 Zillow
$508 Median Rent 14.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good 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
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Dawn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates39.6684°N, 93.6355°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.42"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.25"

Air Quality

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 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.7 in

Dawn has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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