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Weather & Climate in Licking, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Licking experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,263 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,263 ft (385 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,322/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4995°N, 91.8571°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Aug 22, 2000 | 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 106 km | 21 km |
| Jul 7, 1991 | 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri | M3.9 | 94 km | 8 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 82 km | 0 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 124 km | 11 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M3.3 | 141 km | 22 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 10 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.1 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 9 km W of Alton, Missouri | M3.0 | 95 km | 1 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri | M2.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2006 | 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri | M2.9 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri | M2.9 | 84 km | 4 km |
| May 21, 2012 | 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri | M2.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 0.4 km ESE of Maynard, Arkansas | M2.8 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Jul 31, 1995 | 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri | M2.8 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas | M2.8 | 132 km | 0 km |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 12 km E of Williamsville, Missouri | M2.8 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 11 km E of Williamsville, Missouri | M2.8 | 141 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
310 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 394 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 24, 2002 | EF4 | 93 km | 40.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 83 km | 20.2 mi | 2 |
| Dec 21, 1967 | EF4 | 67 km | 27.9 mi | 3 |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 74 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF4 | 86 km | 9.1 mi | 7 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 39 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 54 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 36 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 49 km | 11.0 mi | 2 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF3 | 69 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 48 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 48 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 94 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 97 km | 14.0 mi | 4 |
| Jun 1, 1999 | EF3 | 58 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 1984 | EF3 | 86 km | 26.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF3 | 58 km | 35.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1970 | EF3 | 98 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1964 | EF3 | 89 km | 46.0 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF3 | 32 km | 10.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | HANDY | 12,818 | 95 km |
| 2022 | CEDAR BLUFF | 9,617 | 97 km |
| 2020 | BIG BARREN CREEK | 8,150 | 91 km |
| 2022 | STEGALL MOUNTAIN | 6,979 | 74 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,344 | 87 km |
| 2015 | 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN | 5,112 | 75 km |
| 2021 | ROCK PILE | 5,067 | 67 km |
| 2011 | MINNINGHAW | 4,792 | 45 km |
| 2009 | STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX | 4,717 | 75 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,602 | 45 km |
| 2023 | ELM SPRINGS RX | 4,378 | 37 km |
| 2009 | MOUNTAIN CREEK | 4,322 | 90 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,179 | 96 km |
| 2022 | SMITH MILL HOLLOW | 3,978 | 91 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 36 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 17 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,533 | 89 km |
| 1999 | STEGALL99 | 3,415 | 75 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 3,336 | 92 km |
| 2021 | KAINTUCK | 3,325 | 38 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in |
Licking has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.0").