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Weather & Climate in Laclede, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laclede 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 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,296 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 199/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6475°N, 92.6324°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jul 7, 1991 | 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri | M3.9 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 132 km | 0 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 145 km | 6 km |
| May 18, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 9 km W of Alton, Missouri | M3.0 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri | M2.9 | 128 km | 4 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas | M2.8 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas | M2.7 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri | M2.6 | 106 km | 7 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 126 km | 2 km |
| Mar 7, 2009 | 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri | M2.6 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri | M2.6 | 46 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 10 km | 2 km |
| May 13, 2015 | 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 136 km | 0 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.5 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 138 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
446 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 356 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 85 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 33 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 51 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 76 km | 32.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 39 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 80 km | 11.0 mi | 2 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 58 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 62 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 61 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 74 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 49 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 33 km | 14.0 mi | 4 |
| Jun 1, 1999 | EF3 | 92 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 88 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 96 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF3 | 83 km | 35.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 92 km | 19.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2023 | EF2 | 84 km | 6.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2019 | EF2 | 82 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2018 | EF2 | 63 km | 9.0 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 | 38 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,344 | 19 km |
| 2021 | ROCK PILE | 5,067 | 96 km |
| 2006 | BIG SPRING FIRE | 4,921 | 38 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,767 | 38 km |
| 2023 | ELM SPRINGS RX | 4,378 | 61 km |
| 2009 | MOUNTAIN CREEK | 4,322 | 23 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,179 | 27 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 35 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 58 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,538 | 40 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,533 | 20 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,492 | 34 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 3,336 | 30 km |
| 2021 | KAINTUCK | 3,325 | 66 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,135 | 30 km |
| 2012 | KINFOLK RD | 2,883 | 21 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,831 | 66 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,763 | 73 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,710 | 38 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Laclede has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.8").