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Weather & Climate in Holden, MO

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

Holden 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 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 40.4 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density803/sq mi
Coordinates38.7142°N, 93.9913°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

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 28 km 5 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 110 km 5 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 143 km 5 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 104 km 5 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 140 km 5 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 75 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 M2.5 111 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

480 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 328 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 4, 2003 EF4 83 km 21.0 mi 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 71 km 5.0 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 62 km 12.0 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 67 km 48.6 mi 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 45 km 10.0 mi 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 96 km 26.2 mi 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 35 km 17.7 mi 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 77 km 0.9 mi 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 78 km 35.0 mi 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 82 km 3.0 mi 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 79 km 14.0 mi 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 50 km 15.8 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 58 km 29.8 mi 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 32 km 26.2 mi 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 52 km 11.2 mi 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 77 km 19.4 mi 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 54 km 10.1 mi 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 61 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 76 km 10.1 mi 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 58 km 2.7 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 43 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 91 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 78 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 74 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 81 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 87 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 86 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 93 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 87 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 89 km
2009 REYNOLDS HOLLOW 728 88 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 78 km
1994 UNNAMED 644 88 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.9 in

Holden has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.4").

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