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Weather & Climate in Old Appleton, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Old Appleton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 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 400 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 667/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5973°N, 89.7129°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Cape Girardeau Regional (CGI) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
247 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 | 50 km | 1 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri | M4.5 | 114 km | 11 km |
| Feb 5, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois | M4.2 | 53 km | 16 km |
| Jun 6, 2003 | 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky | M4.0 | 102 km | 3 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 117 km | 21 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | M3.9 | 85 km | 8 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri | M3.7 | 95 km | 8 km |
| Jan 2, 2006 | 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois | M3.6 | 117 km | 7 km |
| Jun 20, 2005 | 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.6 | 98 km | 19 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Mar 15, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.6 | 95 km | 8 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.5 | 94 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 2016 | 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois | M3.5 | 77 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri | M3.5 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Sep 9, 2016 | 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee | M3.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1990 | 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois | M3.4 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Sep 26, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.4 | 100 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 1993 | 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri | M3.3 | 104 km | 8 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M3.3 | 84 km | 22 km |
| Jun 17, 2012 | 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee | M3.3 | 133 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
594 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 72 fatalities, 1,064 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF5 | 67 km | 5.4 mi | 1 |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF4 | 29 km | 53.5 mi | 1 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF4 | 94 km | 10.6 mi | 2 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF4 | 94 km | 26.1 mi | 8 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | EF4 | 14 km | 27.5 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2003 | EF4 | 70 km | 33.0 mi | 2 |
| May 29, 1982 | EF4 | 56 km | 17.0 mi | 10 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 75 km | 15.1 mi | 4 |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF4 | 94 km | 16.8 mi | 1 |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF4 | 24 km | 28.3 mi | 11 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 61 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 89 km | 19.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 60 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 63 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 92 km | 42.5 mi | 3 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 64 km | 14.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF3 | 88 km | 20.0 mi | 1 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | EF3 | 92 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 80 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 35 km | 53.5 mi | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RED SHALE UNIT RX (2,123 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | RED SHALE UNIT RX | 2,123 | 56 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,627 | 40 km |
| 2019 | ATWOOD RIDGE RX | 1,622 | 40 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,552 | 81 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 1,510 | 98 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,483 | 81 km |
| 2020 | UNNAMED | 1,334 | 53 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,260 | 92 km |
| 2024 | RED SHALE RX | 1,259 | 56 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 1,257 | 43 km |
| 2021 | OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX | 1,235 | 44 km |
| 2019 | KINKAID RX | 1,215 | 34 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,187 | 94 km |
| 2022 | KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX | 1,115 | 34 km |
| 2024 | PINE HOLLOW RX | 1,038 | 99 km |
| 2021 | STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX | 1,011 | 33 km |
| 2022 | BEAN RIDGE RX | 955 | 48 km |
| 2021 | MILL CREEK RX | 898 | 40 km |
| 2024 | HAMPTON NORTH RX | 807 | 57 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 741 | 74 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in |
Old Appleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.6").