Weather & Climate in Conception Junction, MO

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

Conception Junction experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density659/sq mi
Coordinates40.2672°N, 94.6912°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 19.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 101 km 5 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 83 km 5 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 105 km 5 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 35 km 5 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 130 km 5 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 82 km 5 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 134 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

537 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 274 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 21, 2024 EF4 73 km 40.7 mi 5
May 29, 2004 EF4 57 km 22.0 mi 3
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 67 km 49.0 mi 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 90 km 56.0 mi 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 92 km 57.0 mi 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 79 km 49.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 59 km 134.0 mi 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 76 km 31.2 mi 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 46 km 18.8 mi 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 88 km 11.4 mi 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 97 km 14.6 mi 0
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 80 km 11.9 mi 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 64 km 13.1 mi 1
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 66 km 6.3 mi 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 78 km 33.9 mi 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 84 km 7.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 30 km 76.5 mi 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 68 km 30.4 mi 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 59 km 25.0 mi 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 62 km 57.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI (964 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 51 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 51 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 52 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 51 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 52 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 5.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (24°C) 4.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 1.5 in

Conception Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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