Weather & Climate in Chilhowee, MO

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

Chilhowee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 262 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 40.8 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 925 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.5°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	925 ft (282 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	778/sq mi
Coordinates	38.5889°N, 93.8544°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Sedalia Regional (DMO) 38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"

7% above US avg

Snowfall 5.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.96"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

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	17 km	5 km
Jul 31, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	99 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2001	1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri	M3.1	86 km	5 km
Jan 21, 1992	5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri	M3.1	122 km	5 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	93 km	5 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	27 km	2 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	119 km	8 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

473 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 297 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2003	EF4	100 km	21.0 mi	2
May 4, 2003	EF4	90 km	5.0 mi	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	82 km	48.6 mi	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	80 km	12.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1973	EF4	29 km	10.0 mi	0
Mar 6, 2017	EF3	53 km	17.7 mi	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	95 km	0.9 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	90 km	17.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	76 km	35.0 mi	0
May 4, 1999	EF3	68 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 15, 1982	EF3	61 km	14.0 mi	0
May 12, 1980	EF3	39 km	15.8 mi	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	63 km	29.8 mi	2
May 4, 1977	EF3	40 km	11.2 mi	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	46 km	26.2 mi	1
Apr 20, 1973	EF3	37 km	10.1 mi	0
Apr 20, 1973	EF3	44 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 20, 1973	EF3	59 km	19.4 mi	0
Jun 26, 1969	EF3	94 km	10.1 mi	0
May 15, 1968	EF3	69 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	77 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,089	27 km
1991	UNNAMED	2,023	83 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,840	73 km
2005	NR STEELE	1,652	79 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,356	83 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,305	59 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,294	82 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,282	62 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,273	83 km
1994	UNNAMED	1,045	77 km
2005	UNNAMED	940	69 km
1991	UNNAMED	938	68 km
1994	UNNAMED	869	84 km
1994	UNNAMED	864	75 km
2005	UNNAMED	860	75 km
1994	UNNAMED	849	86 km
2006	UNNAMED	840	68 km
2000	UNNAMED	802	77 km
1994	UNNAMED	790	85 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	1.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	1.6 in
March	44°F (7°C)	3.1 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.9 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.9 in
June	73°F (23°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
July	78°F (26°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.8 in
September	69°F (20°C)	4.6 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.8 in
November	44°F (7°C)	3.0 in
December	33°F (1°C)	2.0 in

Chilhowee has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.4").

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