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Weather & Climate in Butler, MO

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Butler experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.6 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density1,129/sq mi
Coordinates38.2586°N, 94.3305°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
70 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 39 km 5 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 149 km 5 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 95 km 5 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 148 km 5 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 99 km 5 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 53 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

443 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 311 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 69 km 28.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 76 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 86 km 19.4 mi 3
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 78 km 17.7 mi 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 91 km 17.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 78 km 86.0 mi 5
May 4, 1999 EF3 47 km 3.0 mi 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 49 km 14.0 mi 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 98 km 7.0 mi 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 91 km 70.0 mi 2
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 69 km 14.0 mi 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 92 km 15.8 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 91 km 11.2 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 27 km 29.8 mi 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 90 km 26.2 mi 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 92 km 19.4 mi 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 78 km 10.1 mi 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 90 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 83 km 5.0 mi 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 50 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 2,763 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 46 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 70 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 95 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 27 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 86 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 68 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 76 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 47 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 79 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 85 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 93 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 58 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 89 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 48 km
2009 REYNOLDS HOLLOW 728 74 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in

Butler has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.5").

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