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Weather & Climate in Doolittle, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Doolittle 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 42.6 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 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 | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9404°N, 91.8809°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
30 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 | 87 km | 21 km |
| Jul 7, 1991 | 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri | M3.9 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 130 km | 0 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M3.3 | 128 km | 22 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 9 km W of Alton, Missouri | M3.0 | 143 km | 1 km |
| May 18, 2006 | 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri | M2.9 | 119 km | 6 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri | M2.9 | 55 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri | M2.8 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Jul 31, 1995 | 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri | M2.8 | 98 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 2008 | 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri | M2.8 | 142 km | 19 km |
| May 14, 2007 | 12 km NE of Alton, Missouri | M2.7 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Oct 26, 1998 | 10 km NE of Van Buren, Missouri | M2.7 | 128 km | 4 km |
| Nov 12, 1996 | 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M2.7 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 1990 | 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri | M2.7 | 92 km | 3 km |
| Sep 5, 2015 | 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri | M2.7 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri | M2.6 | 111 km | 7 km |
| Mar 7, 2009 | 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri | M2.6 | 75 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
317 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 302 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 69 km | 20.2 mi | 2 |
| Dec 21, 1967 | EF4 | 72 km | 27.9 mi | 3 |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 96 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 76 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 78 km | 32.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 39 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 7 km | 11.0 mi | 2 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 16 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 14 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 83 km | 14.0 mi | 4 |
| Jun 1, 1999 | EF3 | 19 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1983 | EF3 | 57 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 8, 1966 | EF3 | 97 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF3 | 87 km | 22.2 mi | 8 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF3 | 55 km | 10.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2023 | EF2 | 19 km | 6.9 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2016 | EF2 | 63 km | 4.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2011 | EF2 | 47 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF2 | 97 km | 12.2 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF2 | 68 km | 2.0 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 | 91 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,344 | 83 km |
| 2006 | BIG SPRING FIRE | 4,921 | 92 km |
| 2011 | MINNINGHAW | 4,792 | 71 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,767 | 90 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,602 | 71 km |
| 2023 | ELM SPRINGS RX | 4,378 | 16 km |
| 2009 | MOUNTAIN CREEK | 4,322 | 83 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,179 | 90 km |
| 2022 | SMITH MILL HOLLOW | 3,978 | 77 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 47 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 57 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,538 | 91 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,533 | 85 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,492 | 94 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 3,336 | 79 km |
| 2021 | KAINTUCK | 3,325 | 12 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,252 | 73 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,135 | 89 km |
| 2021 | COUNCIL BLUFF | 3,035 | 87 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in |
Doolittle has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.0").