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Weather & Climate in Kingdom City, MO

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

Kingdom City 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 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates38.9427°N, 91.9417°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 132 km 21 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 72 km 5 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 123 km 5 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 61 km 5 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 108 km 4 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 133 km 8 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 142 km 19 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 139 km 8 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 114 km 7 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 131 km 14 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 103 km 2 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 144 km 8 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 140 km 16 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

372 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 162 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 60 km 29.0 mi 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 98 km 24.8 mi 1
May 22, 2019 EF3 89 km 32.7 mi 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 51 km 44.5 mi 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 55 km 6.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 63 km 19.7 mi 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 83 km 12.0 mi 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 34 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 66 km 26.0 mi 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 45 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 34 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 88 km 8.0 mi 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 55 km 9.0 mi 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 99 km 8.5 mi 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 25 km 16.0 mi 0
Apr 15, 2023 EF2 93 km 6.9 mi 0
Oct 17, 2007 EF2 65 km 4.1 mi 2
Oct 2, 2007 EF2 76 km 15.1 mi 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF2 71 km 3.5 mi 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF2 22 km 13.0 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 49 km
2010 KK RANCH ROAD 1,112 73 km
2006 UNNAMED 578 98 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 33°F (0°C) 2.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.6 in

Kingdom City has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°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").

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