Weather & Climate in Faucett, MO

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

Faucett experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 18.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density119/sq mi
Coordinates39.6006°N, 94.8010°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 18.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 127 km 5 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 131 km 5 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 146 km 5 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 49 km 5 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 101 km 5 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 56 km 5 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 108 km 5 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 121 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

585 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 369 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 28, 2019 EF4 98 km 29.1 mi 0
May 29, 2004 EF4 56 km 22.0 mi 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 50 km 5.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 59 km 21.0 mi 2
May 4, 1977 EF4 60 km 12.0 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 76 km 48.6 mi 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 72 km 11.4 mi 1
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 58 km 19.9 mi 1
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 84 km 11.0 mi 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 49 km 26.2 mi 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 78 km 26.9 mi 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 86 km 17.7 mi 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 44 km 0.9 mi 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 9 km 7.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 94 km 76.5 mi 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 58 km 32.0 mi 0
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 81 km 7.7 mi 1
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 49 km 10.1 mi 0
Jun 11, 1967 EF3 89 km 43.9 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 90 km 14.6 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

8 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 95 km
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 69 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 81 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 68 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 69 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 68 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 66 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in

Faucett has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.7").

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