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Weather & Climate in Appleton City, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Appleton City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,032/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1906°N, 94.0294°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Sedalia Regional (DMO) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| May 18, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 121 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas | M3.0 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 31 km | 2 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 142 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
438 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 327 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 28, 2007 | EF4 | 94 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1973 | EF4 | 58 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 100 km | 11.3 mi | 3 |
| Mar 6, 2017 | EF3 | 87 km | 17.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 65 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 81 km | 86.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 1999 | EF3 | 25 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1995 | EF3 | 56 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 100 km | 70.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 41 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1980 | EF3 | 75 km | 15.8 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 91 km | 26.2 mi | 1 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 73 km | 11.2 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 53 km | 29.8 mi | 2 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 72 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 90 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 57 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 67 km | 19.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 61 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1968 | EF3 | 73 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 acres, 1991).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,763 | 73 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,089 | 25 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,043 | 85 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,023 | 71 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 1,840 | 68 km |
| 2005 | NR STEELE | 1,652 | 53 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,356 | 45 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,346 | 65 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 1,336 | 98 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,305 | 21 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 1,294 | 78 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,282 | 52 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 1,273 | 84 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,054 | 98 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,045 | 65 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 940 | 63 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 938 | 63 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 869 | 79 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 864 | 81 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 860 | 36 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in |
Appleton City has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.5").