Weather & Climate in Lithium, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lithium 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. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8329°N, 89.8851°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Farmington Regional (FAM) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
185 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 | 79 km | 1 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri | M4.5 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Feb 5, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois | M4.2 | 80 km | 16 km |
| Jun 6, 2003 | 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky | M4.0 | 132 km | 3 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | M3.9 | 114 km | 8 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 93 km | 21 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri | M3.7 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Jan 2, 2006 | 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois | M3.6 | 129 km | 7 km |
| Jun 20, 2005 | 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.6 | 128 km | 19 km |
| Mar 15, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.6 | 125 km | 8 km |
| May 1, 2016 | 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois | M3.5 | 105 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri | M3.5 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.5 | 125 km | 4 km |
| Sep 26, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.4 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Mar 2, 1990 | 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois | M3.4 | 129 km | 0 km |
| Feb 6, 1993 | 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri | M3.3 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M3.3 | 56 km | 22 km |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 4 km WSW of Howardville, Missouri | M3.3 | 144 km | 8 km |
| May 16, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.3 | 126 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
590 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 91 fatalities, 1,310 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF5 | 62 km | 5.4 mi | 1 |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF4 | 16 km | 53.5 mi | 1 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF4 | 76 km | 10.6 mi | 2 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | EF4 | 18 km | 27.5 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2003 | EF4 | 98 km | 33.0 mi | 2 |
| May 29, 1982 | EF4 | 66 km | 17.0 mi | 10 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 60 km | 15.1 mi | 4 |
| Feb 10, 1959 | EF4 | 100 km | 23.9 mi | 21 |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF4 | 39 km | 28.3 mi | 11 |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF4 | 86 km | 16.8 mi | 1 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 81 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 55 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 48 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 91 km | 14.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 89 km | 6.7 mi | 1 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 50 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 10 km | 53.5 mi | 2 |
| May 6, 2003 | EF3 | 54 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF3 | 71 km | 19.3 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 2002 | EF3 | 70 km | 4.0 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | SMITH MILL HOLLOW | 3,978 | 99 km |
| 2021 | COUNCIL BLUFF | 3,035 | 93 km |
| 2024 | COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX | 2,846 | 93 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,751 | 95 km |
| 2010 | COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE | 2,651 | 94 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,512 | 94 km |
| 2021 | RED SHALE UNIT RX | 2,123 | 73 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,627 | 68 km |
| 2019 | ATWOOD RIDGE RX | 1,622 | 68 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 1,586 | 94 km |
| 2010 | DELBRIDGE SOUTH | 1,574 | 95 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,552 | 68 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,483 | 69 km |
| 2020 | UNNAMED | 1,334 | 83 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,260 | 83 km |
| 2024 | RED SHALE RX | 1,259 | 73 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 1,257 | 73 km |
| 2021 | OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX | 1,235 | 73 km |
| 2019 | KINKAID RX | 1,215 | 39 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 1,196 | 100 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in |
Lithium has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.6").