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Weather & Climate in Leeton, MO

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

Leeton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°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 40.8 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,283/sq mi
Coordinates38.5831°N, 93.6947°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 27 km 5 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 86 km 5 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 79 km 5 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 111 km 5 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 104 km 5 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 25 km 2 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 116 km 8 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 148 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

470 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 320 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 4, 2003 EF4 99 km 5.0 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 88 km 12.0 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 86 km 48.6 mi 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 16 km 10.0 mi 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 98 km 32.7 mi 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 63 km 17.7 mi 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 85 km 17.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 67 km 35.0 mi 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 70 km 3.0 mi 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 57 km 14.0 mi 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 26 km 15.8 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 50 km 26.2 mi 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 76 km 29.8 mi 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 26 km 11.2 mi 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 25 km 10.1 mi 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 48 km 19.4 mi 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 31 km 5.0 mi 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 83 km 2.7 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 99 km 14.6 mi 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 75 km 14.5 mi 2
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,538 acres, 1992).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 100 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 67 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 28 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 74 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 63 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 82 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,336 100 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 60 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 71 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 55 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 71 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,154 91 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,054 100 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 69 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 59 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 59 km
1994 UNNAMED 869 74 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in

Leeton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.5").

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