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Weather & Climate in Garden City, MO

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

Garden City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.2 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 925 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density623/sq mi
Coordinates38.5610°N, 94.1913°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 23 km 5 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 129 km 5 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 141 km 5 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 103 km 5 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 147 km 5 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 74 km 5 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 45 km 2 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 135 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

494 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 346 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 93 km 28.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 79 km 21.0 mi 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 79 km 5.0 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 86 km 48.6 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 74 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 58 km 10.0 mi 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 93 km 26.2 mi 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 45 km 17.7 mi 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 85 km 0.9 mi 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 69 km 3.0 mi 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 85 km 14.0 mi 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 76 km 14.0 mi 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 68 km 15.8 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 54 km 26.2 mi 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 34 km 29.8 mi 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 69 km 11.2 mi 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 64 km 10.1 mi 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 71 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 85 km 19.4 mi 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 79 km 10.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 acres, 1991).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 40 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 94 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 54 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 88 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 63 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 81 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 89 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 89 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 74 km
2009 REYNOLDS HOLLOW 728 84 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 69 km
1994 UNNAMED 644 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 64 km
1996 UNNAMED 624 61 km
1996 UNNAMED 515 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.8 in

Garden City has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.3").

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