Hartwell, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
20 Population 42/sq mi density
55°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hartwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates38.4353°N, 93.9347°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 11.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.74"

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 4 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 110 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 77 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 121 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 99 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 19 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

452 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 287 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 1977 EF4 93 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 37 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 79 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 51 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 50 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 52 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 54 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 63 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 97 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 66 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 79 km 2
Apr 19, 1966 EF3 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 73 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 14 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 76 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 68 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 65 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 67 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 93 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 43 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 78 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 55 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 81 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 70 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 63 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 63 km
1994 UNNAMED 869 80 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 75 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 59 km
1994 UNNAMED 849 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 63 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 5.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in

Hartwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.7").

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