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Weather & Climate in Leasburg, MO

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

Leasburg 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 262 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 40.9 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,033 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density781/sq mi
Coordinates38.0920°N, 91.2965°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportWaynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 35 km 21 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 147 km 0 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 150 km 11 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 75 km 22 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 143 km 5 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 121 km 5 km
May 21, 2012 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri M2.9 143 km 10 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 2 km 4 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 68 km 6 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 85 km 8 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 89 km 19 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 140 km 16 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 62 km 5 km
Mar 31, 2008 12 km E of Williamsville, Missouri M2.8 147 km 6 km
Jun 15, 2020 11 km E of Williamsville, Missouri M2.8 148 km 1 km
Mar 14, 2018 12 km W of Williamsville, MO M2.7 147 km 3 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 46 km 3 km
Oct 26, 1998 10 km NE of Van Buren, Missouri M2.7 118 km 4 km
May 14, 2007 12 km NE of Alton, Missouri M2.7 145 km 8 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 79 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

390 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 57 fatalities, 930 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 23 km 20.2 mi 2
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 77 km 15.1 mi 4
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 48 km 27.9 mi 3
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 92 km 25.0 mi 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 78 km 23.9 mi 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 52 km 77.6 mi 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 66 km 24.8 mi 1
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 89 km 16.7 mi 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 82 km 31.7 mi 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 47 km 11.0 mi 2
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 85 km 6.7 mi 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 91 km 7.5 mi 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 70 km 1.8 mi 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 67 km 4.7 mi 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 84 km 6.0 mi 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 85 km 5.1 mi 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 35 km 7.0 mi 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 94 km 1.0 mi 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 67 km 9.0 mi 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF3 70 km 7.1 mi 1
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 70 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 71 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 67 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 30 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 98 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 97 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 61 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 73 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 52 km
2022 LITTLE CREEK 3,004 73 km
2021 HODGE HOLLOW 2,922 69 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 52 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 62 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 45 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 25 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 53 km
2022 MINNINGHAW 2,516 69 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 53 km
2021 THOMPSON HOLLOW 2,479 78 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,409 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Leasburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.9").

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