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Weather & Climate in Gravois Mills, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gravois Mills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 262 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 40.9 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 230/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3084°N, 92.8255°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Sedalia Regional (DMO) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| May 18, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri | M2.9 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 80 km | 2 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri | M2.6 | 121 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 86 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
387 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 318 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 19, 1973 | EF4 | 66 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 19 km | 32.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 89 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 99 km | 11.0 mi | 2 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 83 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 81 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 74 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 89 km | 35.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 45 km | 14.0 mi | 4 |
| Nov 10, 1998 | EF3 | 83 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 27, 1990 | EF3 | 71 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 27, 1990 | EF3 | 83 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1983 | EF3 | 81 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 71 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1980 | EF3 | 66 km | 15.8 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 62 km | 11.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 52 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 58 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 40 km | 19.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2023 | EF2 | 86 km | 6.9 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 | 46 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,344 | 61 km |
| 2006 | BIG SPRING FIRE | 4,921 | 47 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,767 | 44 km |
| 2023 | ELM SPRINGS RX | 4,378 | 92 km |
| 2009 | MOUNTAIN CREEK | 4,322 | 56 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,179 | 59 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 92 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,538 | 43 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,533 | 62 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,492 | 55 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 3,336 | 47 km |
| 2021 | KAINTUCK | 3,325 | 95 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,135 | 54 km |
| 2012 | KINFOLK RD | 2,883 | 58 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,831 | 95 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,763 | 39 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,710 | 47 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,590 | 45 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,575 | 43 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in |
Gravois Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.5").