Sundown, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
190 Population 130/sq mi density
$193,400 Home Value $197,295 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sundown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density130/sq mi
Coordinates36.5665°N, 92.6368°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

225 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 147 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 146 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 148 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 96 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 149 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 147 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 138 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 115 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 146 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 148 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 53 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 96 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 38 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 146 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 147 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 145 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 146 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 147 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 113 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

431 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 605 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 87 km 7
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 84 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 37 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 87 km 0
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 91 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 91 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 42 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 57 km 4
May 8, 2009 EF3 72 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 92 km 3
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 44 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 5, 1996 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 43 km 3
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 49 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 65 km 1
Apr 7, 1972 EF3 92 km 0
Dec 14, 1971 EF3 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 51 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 51 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 95 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 51 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 23 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 61 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 19 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 98 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 23 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 19 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 90 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 98 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 66 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 98 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 61 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 74 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 72 km
2020 CAVE CREEK 4,263 73 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 19 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in Wettest
May 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in

Sundown has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").

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