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Weather & Climate in Bowling Green, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bowling Green experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.3 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 899 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,535/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3420°N, 91.1951°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 143 km | 21 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2004 | 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri | M2.9 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri | M2.9 | 137 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri | M2.8 | 109 km | 8 km |
| May 5, 2008 | 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri | M2.8 | 116 km | 19 km |
| Sep 5, 2015 | 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri | M2.7 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Mar 7, 2009 | 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri | M2.6 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Feb 3, 2014 | 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri | M2.6 | 144 km | 14 km |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri | M2.6 | 61 km | 2 km |
| Jan 15, 1998 | 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri | M2.5 | 115 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
437 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 505 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 22, 2011 | EF4 | 91 km | 21.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF4 | 86 km | 29.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 24, 1967 | EF4 | 92 km | 25.0 mi | 3 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF3 | 86 km | 24.8 mi | 1 |
| May 31, 2013 | EF3 | 82 km | 31.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2006 | EF3 | 56 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2006 | EF3 | 36 km | 44.5 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2003 | EF3 | 59 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 15, 1988 | EF3 | 74 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 1984 | EF3 | 50 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1983 | EF3 | 80 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 7, 1980 | EF3 | 97 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1970 | EF3 | 59 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 1967 | EF3 | 93 km | 21.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 1966 | EF3 | 86 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1961 | EF3 | 43 km | 127.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1961 | EF3 | 40 km | 64.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF3 | 69 km | 21.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2021 | EF2 | 77 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 2015 | EF2 | 74 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in |
Bowling Green has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.6").