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Weather & Climate in Bloomsdale, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bloomsdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 689/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0095°N, 90.2179°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Farmington Regional (FAM) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
77 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 26, 1990 | 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri | M4.8 | 109 km | 1 km |
| Feb 5, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois | M4.2 | 115 km | 16 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | M3.9 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 60 km | 21 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 141 km | 11 km |
| May 1, 2016 | 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois | M3.5 | 140 km | 16 km |
| Mar 2, 1990 | 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois | M3.4 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M3.3 | 21 km | 22 km |
| May 2, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois | M3.2 | 136 km | 0 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois | M3.2 | 115 km | 1 km |
| Apr 6, 1994 | 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois | M3.2 | 89 km | 15 km |
| Dec 27, 1992 | 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri | M3.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois | M3.1 | 127 km | 17 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois | M3.1 | 118 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2002 | 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri | M3.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1994 | 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois | M3.0 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2005 | 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois | M3.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2006 | 2 km N of Buncombe, Illinois | M3.0 | 123 km | 6 km |
| May 21, 2012 | 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri | M2.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2006 | 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri | M2.9 | 27 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
610 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 104 fatalities, 1,650 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF5 | 85 km | 5.4 mi | 1 |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF4 | 37 km | 53.5 mi | 1 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF4 | 81 km | 10.6 mi | 2 |
| Apr 22, 2011 | EF4 | 84 km | 21.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | EF4 | 50 km | 27.5 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1982 | EF4 | 98 km | 17.0 mi | 10 |
| Apr 3, 1981 | EF4 | 79 km | 11.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 43 km | 15.1 mi | 4 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 78 km | 20.2 mi | 2 |
| Dec 21, 1967 | EF4 | 88 km | 27.9 mi | 3 |
| Jan 24, 1967 | EF4 | 80 km | 25.0 mi | 3 |
| Feb 10, 1959 | EF4 | 67 km | 23.9 mi | 21 |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF4 | 73 km | 28.3 mi | 11 |
| Feb 24, 1956 | EF4 | 79 km | 77.6 mi | 6 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF3 | 84 km | 4.2 mi | 6 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF3 | 89 km | 24.8 mi | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 38 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 54 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2013 | EF3 | 88 km | 31.7 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2013 | EF3 | 88 km | 10.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | SMITH MILL HOLLOW | 3,978 | 69 km |
| 2021 | COUNCIL BLUFF | 3,035 | 71 km |
| 2024 | COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX | 2,846 | 71 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,751 | 70 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,688 | 74 km |
| 2010 | COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE | 2,651 | 71 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,512 | 72 km |
| 2021 | BEAR PAW | 2,080 | 74 km |
| 2024 | BEAR PAW RX | 2,067 | 74 km |
| 2004 | CICERO CREEK | 1,846 | 70 km |
| 2021 | BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C | 1,728 | 75 km |
| 2015 | CARTY | 1,674 | 86 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 1,586 | 70 km |
| 2010 | DELBRIDGE SOUTH | 1,574 | 70 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,552 | 54 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,483 | 54 km |
| 2024 | HARMON SPRING RX | 1,330 | 74 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 1,285 | 74 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,260 | 69 km |
| 2019 | KINKAID RX | 1,215 | 72 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in |
Bloomsdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (2.1").