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Weather & Climate in Denton, MO

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

Denton 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 873 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density374/sq mi
Coordinates38.6133°N, 93.9291°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
41 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 Median41.0
RatingGood

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 M3.3 105 km 5 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 92 km 5 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 129 km 5 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 86 km 5 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 32 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

475 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 338 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 4, 2003 EF4 84 km 5.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 93 km 21.0 mi 2
May 4, 1977 EF4 79 km 48.6 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 75 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 36 km 10.0 mi 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 47 km 17.7 mi 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 90 km 0.9 mi 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 80 km 35.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 95 km 17.0 mi 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 70 km 3.0 mi 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 99 km 14.0 mi 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 67 km 14.0 mi 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 45 km 15.8 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 58 km 29.8 mi 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 46 km 11.2 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 43 km 26.2 mi 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 44 km 10.1 mi 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 51 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 66 km 19.4 mi 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 88 km 10.1 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 84 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 31 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 89 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 79 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 75 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 86 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 62 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 88 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 68 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 90 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 84 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 75 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 75 km
1994 UNNAMED 869 91 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 82 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 78 km
1994 UNNAMED 849 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 75 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 78 km
1994 UNNAMED 790 92 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

Denton 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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