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Knob Lick, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
79 Population 80/sq mi density
55°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
407 Violent Crime/100K 4,177 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Knob Lick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates37.6753°N, 90.3673°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

196 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 89 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 132 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 110 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 122 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 65 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 148 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 143 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 147 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 133 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 101 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 147 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 141 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 132 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 122 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 139 km
Feb 6, 1993 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri M3.3 126 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 47 km
Sep 27, 2019 4 km WSW of Howardville, Missouri M3.3 140 km
May 16, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.3 142 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

506 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,119 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 32 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 95 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 17 km 4
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 71 km 2
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 67 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 97 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 78 km 11
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 99 km 6
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 5 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 15 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 92 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 88 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 91 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 36 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 50 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 57 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STEGALL MOUNTAIN (6,979 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 98 km
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 88 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 99 km
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 90 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 90 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 87 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 64 km
1999 STEGALL99 3,415 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 86 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 90 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 90 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 50 km
2022 LITTLE CREEK 3,004 90 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,963 91 km
2021 HODGE HOLLOW 2,922 92 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 50 km
2004 04 RX CAMPBELL/BEAVER 2,772 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 54 km
2005 MCKENZIE HILL 2,722 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Knob Lick has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.2").

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