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Weather & Climate in La Due, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Due experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,063/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3125°N, 93.8769°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Sedalia Regional (DMO) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| May 18, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 18 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 111 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 | 13 km | 2 km |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 3 km W of Hale, Missouri | M2.5 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 138 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
442 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 324 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 19, 1973 | EF4 | 39 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2017 | EF3 | 79 km | 17.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 65 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 100 km | 86.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 1999 | EF3 | 37 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1995 | EF3 | 75 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 37 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1980 | EF3 | 56 km | 15.8 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 60 km | 29.8 mi | 2 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 55 km | 11.2 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 77 km | 26.2 mi | 1 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 43 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 83 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 39 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 52 km | 19.4 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1968 | EF3 | 76 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 24, 1967 | EF3 | 93 km | 14.5 mi | 2 |
| Apr 12, 1964 | EF3 | 63 km | 19.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 15, 1960 | EF3 | 74 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 1958 | EF3 | 97 km | 30.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 acres, 1994).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 7,388 | 95 km |
| 2006 | BIG SPRING FIRE | 4,921 | 95 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,767 | 96 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,538 | 94 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,492 | 98 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,763 | 63 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,710 | 95 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,590 | 95 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,575 | 95 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 2,166 | 98 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,089 | 6 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,023 | 64 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 1,840 | 58 km |
| 2005 | NR STEELE | 1,652 | 67 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,374 | 96 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,356 | 52 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,346 | 80 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 1,336 | 92 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,305 | 29 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 1,294 | 68 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in |
La Due has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.5").