Lithium, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
43 Population 56/sq mi density
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lithium experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates37.8329°N, 89.8851°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 12.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

185 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 79 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 140 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 80 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 132 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 114 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 93 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 125 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 136 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 129 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 128 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 125 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 105 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 124 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 125 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 129 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 129 km
Feb 6, 1993 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri M3.3 131 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 56 km
Sep 27, 2019 4 km WSW of Howardville, Missouri M3.3 144 km
May 16, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.3 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

590 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 91 fatalities, 1,310 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 62 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 16 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 76 km 2
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 18 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 98 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 66 km 10
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 60 km 4
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 100 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 39 km 11
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 86 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 81 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 55 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 48 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 91 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 89 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 10 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 71 km 1
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 70 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 99 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 93 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 93 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 95 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 94 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 73 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 68 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 68 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 94 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 95 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 68 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 69 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 83 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,260 83 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 73 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 73 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 73 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 39 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,196 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in

Lithium has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.6").

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