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 Average
53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average
27°F (-3°C)
July Average
77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days
263 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
850 ft (259 m)
Area
1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density
49/sq mi
Coordinates
38.9427°N, 91.9417°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
Nearest Airport
Columbia Regional (COU) 17 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall6.2"
Wettest Month (May)5.00"
Driest Month (Jan)1.61"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
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").