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Weather & Climate in Goose Creek Lake, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Goose Creek Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9802°N, 90.3353°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Farmington Regional (FAM) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
74 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 26, 1990 | 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri | M4.8 | 112 km | 1 km |
| Feb 5, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois | M4.2 | 122 km | 16 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | M3.9 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 51 km | 21 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 134 km | 11 km |
| May 1, 2016 | 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois | M3.5 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Mar 2, 1990 | 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois | M3.4 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M3.3 | 15 km | 22 km |
| Dec 27, 1992 | 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri | M3.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois | M3.2 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Apr 6, 1994 | 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois | M3.2 | 100 km | 15 km |
| May 2, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois | M3.2 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois | M3.1 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois | M3.1 | 128 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2002 | 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri | M3.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1994 | 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois | M3.0 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Mar 1, 2006 | 2 km N of Buncombe, Illinois | M3.0 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Jun 27, 2005 | 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois | M3.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri | M2.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2012 | 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri | M2.9 | 119 km | 10 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: EF5. Total: 92 fatalities, 1,411 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF5 | 96 km | 5.4 mi | 1 |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF4 | 41 km | 53.5 mi | 1 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF4 | 92 km | 10.6 mi | 2 |
| Apr 22, 2011 | EF4 | 85 km | 21.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | EF4 | 56 km | 27.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1981 | EF4 | 84 km | 11.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 67 km | 20.2 mi | 2 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 34 km | 15.1 mi | 4 |
| Dec 21, 1967 | EF4 | 77 km | 27.9 mi | 3 |
| Jan 24, 1967 | EF4 | 80 km | 25.0 mi | 3 |
| Feb 10, 1959 | EF4 | 65 km | 23.9 mi | 21 |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF4 | 81 km | 28.3 mi | 11 |
| Feb 24, 1956 | EF4 | 73 km | 77.6 mi | 6 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF3 | 90 km | 4.2 mi | 6 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF3 | 85 km | 24.8 mi | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 31 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 49 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2013 | EF3 | 93 km | 10.6 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2013 | EF3 | 87 km | 31.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 58 km | 6.7 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | SMITH MILL HOLLOW | 3,978 | 59 km |
| 2021 | COUNCIL BLUFF | 3,035 | 61 km |
| 2024 | COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX | 2,846 | 61 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,751 | 60 km |
| 2005 | MCKENZIE HILL | 2,722 | 95 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,688 | 63 km |
| 2010 | COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE | 2,651 | 61 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,512 | 61 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,399 | 99 km |
| 2021 | BEAR PAW | 2,080 | 63 km |
| 2024 | BEAR PAW RX | 2,067 | 63 km |
| 2004 | CICERO CREEK | 1,846 | 60 km |
| 2021 | BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C | 1,728 | 64 km |
| 2015 | CARTY | 1,674 | 76 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 1,586 | 59 km |
| 2007 | BRAWLEY HOLLOW | 1,575 | 98 km |
| 2010 | DELBRIDGE SOUTH | 1,574 | 59 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,552 | 45 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,483 | 45 km |
| 2024 | HARMON SPRING RX | 1,330 | 64 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Goose Creek Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.2").