Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hallsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°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 40.0 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 909 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average
53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average
27°F (-3°C)
July Average
77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days
263 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
909 ft (277 m)
Area
1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density
1,281/sq mi
Coordinates
39.1170°N, 92.2207°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
Nearest Airport
Columbia Regional (COU) 21 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall5.8"
Wettest Month (May)5.04"
Driest Month (Jan)1.57"
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.
Jul 31, 2005
Missouri
M3.3
62 km
5 km
Jan 21, 1992
5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri
M3.1
130 km
5 km
Feb 8, 2004
6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri
M2.9
51 km
5 km
Jul 8, 2003
1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri
M2.9
138 km
4 km
Mar 7, 2009
7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri
M2.6
145 km
7 km
Sep 19, 2024
1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri
M2.6
129 km
2 km
Jul 15, 2025
3 km W of Hale, Missouri
M2.5
114 km
8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
360 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 173 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006
EF4
37 km
29.0 mi
0
Apr 23, 1975
EF4
74 km
28.2 mi
1
Apr 20, 1973
EF4
93 km
3.8 mi
1
Jun 12, 1970
EF4
74 km
16.1 mi
0
May 22, 2019
EF3
93 km
32.7 mi
0
Mar 13, 2006
EF3
83 km
6.0 mi
0
Mar 13, 2006
EF3
74 km
44.5 mi
0
Mar 12, 2006
EF3
85 km
35.0 mi
0
Mar 12, 2006
EF3
32 km
19.7 mi
4
May 10, 2003
EF3
75 km
12.0 mi
0
Nov 10, 1998
EF3
21 km
2.0 mi
0
Jul 4, 1995
EF3
36 km
26.0 mi
0
Nov 27, 1990
EF3
33 km
1.0 mi
0
Nov 27, 1990
EF3
21 km
12.0 mi
0
May 1, 1983
EF3
79 km
9.0 mi
0
Apr 13, 1974
EF3
87 km
0.1 mi
0
May 5, 1971
EF3
94 km
0.1 mi
0
May 5, 1971
EF3
94 km
3.8 mi
0
Jun 12, 1970
EF3
34 km
16.0 mi
0
Jun 12, 1970
EF3
72 km
8.5 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 acres, 2022).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2022
WOOLDRIDGE FIRE
1,323
34 km
2010
KK RANCH ROAD
1,112
91 km
2006
UNNAMED
578
97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
27°F (-3°C)
1.6 in
Coldest, Driest
February
32°F (0°C)
1.9 in
March
43°F (6°C)
3.1 in
April
54°F (12°C)
4.1 in
May
64°F (18°C)
5.0 in
Wettest
June
72°F (22°C)
4.3 in
July
77°F (25°C)
3.7 in
Warmest
August
76°F (24°C)
3.7 in
September
67°F (20°C)
3.9 in
October
56°F (13°C)
3.2 in
November
43°F (6°C)
3.2 in
December
32°F (0°C)
2.4 in
Hallsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.6").