Weather & Climate in Leadwood, MO

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Leadwood 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 261 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 41.4 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 810 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	54.9°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	810 ft (247 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density	1,314/sq mi
Coordinates	37.8673°N, 90.5932°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Farmington Regional (FAM) 12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"

9% above US avg

Snowfall 7.9"

Wettest Month (May) 4.37"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

64 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	118 km	1 km
Feb 5, 1994	2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois	M4.2	136 km	16 km
Jun 7, 2011	18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri	M3.9	36 km	21 km
Aug 16, 2003	5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri	M3.7	149 km	0 km
Sep 22, 2011	6 km E of Grandin, Missouri	M3.6	118 km	11 km
Aug 27, 1993	5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri	M3.3	28 km	22 km
Dec 27, 1992	2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri	M3.2	95 km	10 km
Apr 6, 1994	2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois	M3.2	125 km	15 km
Mar 12, 2002	6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri	M3.1	89 km	10 km
Mar 1, 2006	2 km N of Buncombe, Illinois	M3.0	148 km	6 km
Feb 28, 1994	5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois	M3.0	107 km	5 km
Jun 27, 2005	6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois	M3.0	106 km	10 km
Jun 27, 2025	12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri	M2.9	126 km	10 km
Jul 8, 2003	1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri	M2.9	67 km	4 km
May 21, 2012	6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri	M2.9	104 km	10 km
May 18, 2006	9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri	M2.9	21 km	6 km
Sep 5, 1995	3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois	M2.9	147 km	4 km
Apr 29, 2022	1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri	M2.8	74 km	8 km
Mar 28, 2024	1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois	M2.8	121 km	24 km
Aug 26, 1992	5 km W of Frohna, Missouri	M2.8	84 km	2 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

498 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 82 fatalities, 1,290 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017	EF4	54 km	53.5 mi	1
Apr 22, 2011	EF4	97 km	21.3 mi	0
Sep 22, 2006	EF4	70 km	27.5 mi	0
Jun 22, 1969	EF4	45 km	20.2 mi	2
Jun 22, 1969	EF4	16 km	15.1 mi	4
Dec 21, 1967	EF4	52 km	27.9 mi	3
Jan 24, 1967	EF4	90 km	25.0 mi	3
Feb 10, 1959	EF4	74 km	23.9 mi	21
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	100 km	28.3 mi	11
Feb 24, 1956	EF4	71 km	77.6 mi	6
Dec 10, 2021	EF3	86 km	24.8 mi	1
Oct 24, 2021	EF3	40 km	18.8 mi	0
Oct 24, 2021	EF3	24 km	16.7 mi	0
May 31, 2013	EF3	92 km	31.7 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	70 km	6.7 mi	1
Mar 11, 2006	EF3	36 km	5.1 mi	0
Mar 11, 2006	EF3	52 km	53.5 mi	2
May 6, 2003	EF3	98 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 2002	EF3	86 km	4.0 mi	1
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	97 km	7.0 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	80 km
2017	UNNAMED	4,602	81 km
2022	SMITH MILL HOLLOW	3,978	38 km
2005	UNNAMED	3,252	82 km
2021	COUNCIL BLUFF	3,035	35 km
2022	LITTLE CREEK	3,004	82 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,963	97 km
2021	HODGE HOLLOW	2,922	82 km
2024	COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX	2,846	35 km
2005	UNNAMED	2,751	34 km
2005	MCKENZIE HILL	2,722	75 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,688	42 km
2010	COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE	2,651	35 km
2022	MINNINGHAW	2,516	79 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,512	35 km
2021	THOMPSON HOLLOW	2,479	81 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,399	74 km
2024	UNNAMED	2,335	82 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,203	98 km
2013	THORNY CREEK	2,143	96 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 (2°C)	2.3 in
March	45°F (7°C)	3.9 in
April	55°F (13°C)	4.0 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	3.5 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.7 in
September	68°F (20°C)	3.4 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.9 in
November	45°F (7°C)	4.1 in
December	35°F (2°C)	3.4 in

Leadwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.2").

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