Weather & Climate in Craig, MO

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

Craig 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. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 22.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density412/sq mi
Coordinates40.1947°N, 95.3711°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 22.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.62"

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 48 km 5 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 51 km 5 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 81 km 5 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 50 km 5 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 135 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 99 km 5 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 28 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

567 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 268 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 21, 2024 EF4 87 km 40.7 mi 5
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 83 km 49.0 mi 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 37 km 18.8 mi 0
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 57 km 11.9 mi 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 54 km 13.1 mi 1
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 83 km 11.0 mi 0
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 40 km 6.3 mi 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 75 km 33.9 mi 0
May 21, 2019 EF3 57 km 5.9 mi 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 63 km 6.3 mi 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 87 km 4.4 mi 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 88 km 7.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 87 km 76.5 mi 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 98 km 14.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 66 km 25.0 mi 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 89 km 32.0 mi 0
Aug 28, 1979 EF3 87 km 38.3 mi 2
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 56 km 29.6 mi 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 88 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 10, 1965 EF3 89 km 23.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FY 18 182 ROAD BROADCAST BURN (1,009 acres, 2018).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2018 FY 18 182 ROAD BROADCAST BURN 1,009 100 km
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 14 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 14 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 13 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 15 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 16 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 16 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.2 in

Craig has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.6").

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