Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maryville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.8 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,161 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average
51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average
23°F (-5°C)
July Average
76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days
273 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,161 ft (354 m)
Area
5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density
1,624/sq mi
Coordinates
40.3461°N, 94.8725°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
Nearest Airport
Kansas City International (MCI) 73 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall34.8"
8% below US avg
Snowfall3.0"
Wettest Month (Jul)4.45"
Driest Month (Jan)0.87"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.6.
Dec 17, 2009
2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska
M3.6
84 km
5 km
Jul 16, 2004
6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa
M3.5
66 km
5 km
Mar 23, 2007
5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas
M3.1
106 km
5 km
Feb 11, 1995
6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri
M3.1
19 km
5 km
May 13, 1999
6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas
M3.0
139 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2014
5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska
M2.9
144 km
5 km
Mar 31, 1993
2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska
M2.9
66 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
573 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 311 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 21, 2024
EF4
62 km
40.7 mi
5
May 29, 2004
EF4
74 km
22.0 mi
3
Apr 8, 1999
EF4
89 km
56.0 mi
0
Apr 8, 1999
EF4
56 km
49.0 mi
0
May 27, 1995
EF4
89 km
57.0 mi
0
May 24, 1989
EF4
72 km
49.0 mi
0
Jun 7, 1984
EF4
72 km
134.0 mi
3
Jun 2, 1980
EF4
86 km
31.2 mi
0
Mar 29, 1979
EF4
28 km
18.8 mi
0
Jun 22, 1964
EF4
63 km
11.9 mi
0
Apr 12, 1964
EF4
47 km
13.1 mi
1
Apr 5, 1954
EF4
49 km
6.3 mi
0
May 21, 2024
EF3
63 km
33.9 mi
0
May 29, 2004
EF3
92 km
7.0 mi
0
Apr 11, 2001
EF3
43 km
76.5 mi
0
May 27, 1995
EF3
78 km
30.4 mi
0
Jun 7, 1984
EF3
45 km
25.0 mi
0
Aug 28, 1979
EF3
99 km
38.3 mi
2
Mar 29, 1979
EF3
27 km
29.6 mi
0
Mar 29, 1979
EF3
63 km
57.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI (964 acres, 2020).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2020
MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI
964
42 km
2016
SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX
866
42 km
1988
NORTH POOL
698
43 km
2020
UNNAMED
645
42 km
2009
UNIT 6
625
43 km
2002
SCRDGRS 6
536
44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
23°F (-5°C)
0.9 in
Coldest, Driest
February
29°F (-2°C)
0.9 in
March
40°F (5°C)
2.2 in
April
52°F (11°C)
3.1 in
May
62°F (17°C)
4.3 in
June
72°F (22°C)
4.3 in
July
76°F (25°C)
4.5 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
74°F (23°C)
4.3 in
September
66°F (19°C)
4.4 in
October
54°F (12°C)
2.8 in
November
39°F (4°C)
2.1 in
December
28°F (-3°C)
1.2 in
Maryville has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.9").