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Weather & Climate in Dixon, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dixon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 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 1,175 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,218/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9917°N, 92.0938°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 105 km | 21 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M3.3 | 146 km | 22 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 51 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 2006 | 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri | M2.9 | 138 km | 6 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri | M2.9 | 71 km | 4 km |
| Jul 31, 1995 | 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri | M2.8 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Oct 26, 1998 | 10 km NE of Van Buren, Missouri | M2.7 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Jul 15, 1990 | 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri | M2.7 | 111 km | 3 km |
| Nov 12, 1996 | 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M2.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 2015 | 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri | M2.7 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri | M2.6 | 119 km | 7 km |
| Feb 3, 2014 | 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri | M2.6 | 102 km | 14 km |
| Sep 20, 1997 | 6 km NE of Ellington, Missouri | M2.6 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Mar 7, 2009 | 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri | M2.6 | 91 km | 7 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri | M2.6 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Jun 6, 2017 | 8 km ENE of Bonne Terre, Missouri | M2.6 | 143 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
326 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 232 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 87 km | 20.2 mi | 2 |
| Dec 21, 1967 | EF4 | 92 km | 27.9 mi | 3 |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 88 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 76 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 59 km | 32.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 26 km | 11.0 mi | 2 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 35 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 11 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 11 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 65 km | 14.0 mi | 4 |
| Jun 1, 1999 | EF3 | 36 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1983 | EF3 | 53 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF3 | 72 km | 10.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2023 | EF2 | 24 km | 6.9 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2016 | EF2 | 79 km | 4.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2011 | EF2 | 66 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF2 | 57 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF2 | 100 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2008 | EF2 | 60 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF2 | 78 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 acres, 1994).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 7,388 | 73 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,344 | 67 km |
| 2006 | BIG SPRING FIRE | 4,921 | 74 km |
| 2011 | MINNINGHAW | 4,792 | 88 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,767 | 72 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,602 | 88 km |
| 2023 | ELM SPRINGS RX | 4,378 | 22 km |
| 2009 | MOUNTAIN CREEK | 4,322 | 66 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,179 | 73 km |
| 2022 | SMITH MILL HOLLOW | 3,978 | 95 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 43 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 62 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,538 | 72 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,533 | 69 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,492 | 77 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 3,336 | 61 km |
| 2021 | KAINTUCK | 3,325 | 23 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,252 | 90 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,135 | 72 km |
| 2022 | LITTLE CREEK | 3,004 | 90 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in |
Dixon has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.9").