Weather & Climate in Hume, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hume experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 392/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0900°N, 94.5838°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| May 18, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 112 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas | M3.0 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 79 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
461 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 68 fatalities, 454 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 20, 1957 | EF5 | 89 km | 69.4 mi | 44 |
| Feb 28, 2007 | EF4 | 45 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 87 km | 33.0 mi | 4 |
| Apr 12, 1964 | EF4 | 63 km | 19.4 mi | 3 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 92 km | 11.3 mi | 3 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 58 km | 86.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 1999 | EF3 | 59 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1995 | EF3 | 31 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1983 | EF3 | 74 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 65 km | 70.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 88 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 86 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 38 km | 29.8 mi | 2 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 96 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 90 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1968 | EF3 | 60 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1966 | EF3 | 94 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1964 | EF3 | 70 km | 19.5 mi | 1 |
| Aug 6, 1962 | EF3 | 96 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 1960 | EF3 | 75 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
15 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,089 | 73 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,043 | 42 km |
| 2005 | NR STEELE | 1,652 | 16 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,539 | 57 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,356 | 77 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,346 | 70 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,305 | 64 km |
| 2006 | GRAND | 1,067 | 56 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 860 | 69 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 802 | 54 km |
| 2009 | REYNOLDS HOLLOW | 728 | 92 km |
| 2006 | SALT CREEK MARSH | 720 | 70 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 636 | 68 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 624 | 62 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 515 | 72 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in |
Hume has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.3").