Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Grand Pass 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. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average
54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average
27°F (-3°C)
July Average
78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days
266 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
679 ft (207 m)
Area
0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density
327/sq mi
Coordinates
39.2064°N, 93.4427°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
Nearest Airport
Sedalia Regional (DMO) 37 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall38.5"
1% above US avg
Snowfall4.7"
Wettest Month (May)4.76"
Driest Month (Feb)1.34"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.3.
May 18, 2005
Missouri
M3.3
95 km
5 km
Jul 31, 2005
Missouri
M3.3
83 km
5 km
Mar 30, 2001
1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri
M3.1
142 km
5 km
Jan 21, 1992
5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri
M3.1
150 km
5 km
May 13, 1999
6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas
M3.0
109 km
5 km
Feb 8, 2004
6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri
M2.9
138 km
5 km
Apr 4, 2015
3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri
M2.6
98 km
2 km
Jul 15, 2025
3 km W of Hale, Missouri
M2.5
44 km
8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
412 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 266 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 4, 2003
EF4
89 km
5.0 mi
0
May 4, 1977
EF4
50 km
48.6 mi
0
May 4, 1977
EF4
74 km
12.0 mi
0
Apr 23, 1975
EF4
85 km
28.2 mi
1
Apr 23, 1975
EF4
71 km
11.4 mi
1
Apr 19, 1973
EF4
76 km
10.0 mi
0
Jun 12, 1970
EF4
62 km
16.1 mi
0
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
60 km
59.0 mi
0
Mar 6, 2017
EF3
74 km
17.7 mi
0
May 2, 2008
EF3
91 km
0.9 mi
0
Mar 12, 2006
EF3
27 km
35.0 mi
0
Mar 12, 2006
EF3
84 km
19.7 mi
4
Jul 4, 1995
EF3
90 km
26.0 mi
0
Nov 27, 1990
EF3
93 km
1.0 mi
0
May 12, 1980
EF3
60 km
15.8 mi
0
May 4, 1977
EF3
64 km
11.2 mi
0
May 4, 1977
EF3
47 km
26.2 mi
1
Apr 23, 1975
EF3
59 km
14.0 mi
0
Apr 20, 1973
EF3
84 km
10.1 mi
0
Apr 20, 1973
EF3
88 km
5.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 acres, 2022).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2022
WOOLDRIDGE FIRE
1,323
87 km
2012
HIGHWAY E
897
52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
27°F (-3°C)
1.5 in
Coldest
February
32°F (0°C)
1.3 in
Driest
March
44°F (6°C)
2.8 in
April
55°F (13°C)
3.7 in
May
65°F (18°C)
4.8 in
Wettest
June
73°F (23°C)
4.4 in
July
78°F (25°C)
3.8 in
Warmest
August
76°F (24°C)
3.7 in
September
68°F (20°C)
4.5 in
October
57°F (14°C)
3.7 in
November
43°F (6°C)
2.7 in
December
32°F (-0°C)
1.9 in
Grand Pass has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.3").