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Weather & Climate in Leadington, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Leadington 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 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 8.0 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
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 | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 925/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8403°N, 90.4918°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Farmington Regional (FAM) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
90 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 | 109 km | 1 km |
| Feb 5, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois | M4.2 | 126 km | 16 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 45 km | 21 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | M3.9 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 116 km | 11 km |
| May 1, 2016 | 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois | M3.5 | 150 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri | M3.5 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 1993 | 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri | M3.3 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M3.3 | 28 km | 22 km |
| Apr 6, 1994 | 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois | M3.2 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Dec 27, 1992 | 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri | M3.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois | M3.2 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois | M3.1 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Mar 31, 1993 | 3 km WNW of East Prairie, Missouri | M3.1 | 150 km | 4 km |
| Mar 12, 2002 | 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri | M3.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 4 km W of Malden, Missouri | M3.1 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Feb 28, 1994 | 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois | M3.0 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Mar 1, 2006 | 2 km N of Buncombe, Illinois | M3.0 | 138 km | 6 km |
| Jun 27, 2005 | 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois | M3.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri | M2.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
510 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 81 fatalities, 1,303 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF4 | 45 km | 53.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 22, 2011 | EF4 | 100 km | 21.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | EF4 | 61 km | 27.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 55 km | 20.2 mi | 2 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 13 km | 15.1 mi | 4 |
| Dec 21, 1967 | EF4 | 59 km | 27.9 mi | 3 |
| Jan 24, 1967 | EF4 | 94 km | 25.0 mi | 3 |
| Feb 10, 1959 | EF4 | 77 km | 23.9 mi | 21 |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF4 | 90 km | 28.3 mi | 11 |
| Feb 24, 1956 | EF4 | 77 km | 77.6 mi | 6 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF3 | 92 km | 24.8 mi | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 17 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 34 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2013 | EF3 | 97 km | 31.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 73 km | 6.7 mi | 1 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 43 km | 53.5 mi | 2 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 34 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2003 | EF3 | 89 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2002 | EF3 | 78 km | 4.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 19, 1996 | EF3 | 56 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: MINNINGHAW (4,792 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | MINNINGHAW | 4,792 | 86 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,602 | 87 km |
| 2022 | SMITH MILL HOLLOW | 3,978 | 47 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,252 | 88 km |
| 2021 | COUNCIL BLUFF | 3,035 | 42 km |
| 2022 | LITTLE CREEK | 3,004 | 88 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,963 | 99 km |
| 2021 | HODGE HOLLOW | 2,922 | 88 km |
| 2024 | COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX | 2,846 | 42 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,751 | 42 km |
| 2005 | MCKENZIE HILL | 2,722 | 75 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,688 | 51 km |
| 2010 | COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE | 2,651 | 42 km |
| 2022 | MINNINGHAW | 2,516 | 85 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,512 | 42 km |
| 2021 | THOMPSON HOLLOW | 2,479 | 86 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,399 | 79 km |
| 2024 | UNNAMED | 2,335 | 88 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,203 | 100 km |
| 2013 | THORNY CREEK | 2,143 | 99 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) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Leadington has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.2").