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Weather & Climate in Knob Lick, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Knob Lick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6753°N, 90.3673°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Farmington Regional (FAM) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
196 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 26, 1990 | 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri | M4.8 | 89 km | 1 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri | M4.5 | 132 km | 11 km |
| Feb 5, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois | M4.2 | 110 km | 16 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | M3.9 | 122 km | 8 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 65 km | 21 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri | M3.7 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 101 km | 11 km |
| Jun 20, 2005 | 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.6 | 147 km | 19 km |
| Mar 15, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.6 | 141 km | 8 km |
| May 1, 2016 | 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois | M3.5 | 132 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri | M3.5 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.5 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Feb 6, 1993 | 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri | M3.3 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M3.3 | 47 km | 22 km |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 4 km WSW of Howardville, Missouri | M3.3 | 140 km | 8 km |
| May 16, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.3 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Apr 6, 1994 | 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois | M3.2 | 114 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
506 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,119 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF4 | 32 km | 53.5 mi | 1 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | EF4 | 47 km | 27.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2002 | EF4 | 95 km | 40.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 17 km | 15.1 mi | 4 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 71 km | 20.2 mi | 2 |
| Dec 21, 1967 | EF4 | 67 km | 27.9 mi | 3 |
| Feb 10, 1959 | EF4 | 97 km | 23.9 mi | 21 |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF4 | 78 km | 28.3 mi | 11 |
| Feb 24, 1956 | EF4 | 99 km | 77.6 mi | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 5 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 15 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 92 km | 14.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF3 | 88 km | 20.0 mi | 1 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 91 km | 6.7 mi | 1 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 36 km | 53.5 mi | 2 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 50 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2003 | EF3 | 70 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF3 | 98 km | 19.3 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 2002 | EF3 | 57 km | 4.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 19, 1996 | EF3 | 44 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STEGALL MOUNTAIN (6,979 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | STEGALL MOUNTAIN | 6,979 | 98 km |
| 2010 | WYLIE KING 1 | 6,077 | 88 km |
| 2015 | 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN | 5,112 | 99 km |
| 2011 | MINNINGHAW | 4,792 | 90 km |
| 2009 | STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX | 4,717 | 99 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,602 | 90 km |
| 2021 | MILLER KING | 4,130 | 87 km |
| 2022 | SMITH MILL HOLLOW | 3,978 | 64 km |
| 1999 | STEGALL99 | 3,415 | 99 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 3,313 | 86 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,252 | 90 km |
| 2021 | VICTORY 1-7 | 3,237 | 90 km |
| 2021 | COUNCIL BLUFF | 3,035 | 50 km |
| 2022 | LITTLE CREEK | 3,004 | 90 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,963 | 91 km |
| 2021 | HODGE HOLLOW | 2,922 | 92 km |
| 2024 | COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX | 2,846 | 50 km |
| 2004 | 04 RX CAMPBELL/BEAVER | 2,772 | 95 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,751 | 54 km |
| 2005 | MCKENZIE HILL | 2,722 | 65 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in |
Knob Lick has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.2").