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Weather & Climate in Lancaster, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lancaster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 269 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 37.1 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 961 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 415/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5209°N, 92.5280°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Kirksville Regional (IRK) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.
| Feb 8, 2004 | 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri | M2.9 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 3 km W of Hale, Missouri | M2.5 | 126 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
361 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 158 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF4 | 97 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1975 | EF4 | 94 km | 28.2 mi | 1 |
| Apr 21, 1973 | EF4 | 89 km | 14.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF4 | 66 km | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| Jan 24, 1967 | EF4 | 13 km | 25.7 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1959 | EF4 | 56 km | 17.2 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1953 | EF4 | 78 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 62 km | 26.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2022 | EF3 | 86 km | 11.3 mi | 1 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 48 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 2015 | EF3 | 87 km | 11.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1999 | EF3 | 93 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1999 | EF3 | 27 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 1974 | EF3 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 1974 | EF3 | 93 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1973 | EF3 | 68 km | 3.6 mi | 2 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 42 km | 9.5 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1971 | EF3 | 97 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1970 | EF3 | 88 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF3 | 73 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in |
Lancaster has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.1").