Weather & Climate in Paynesville, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paynesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 548 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2625°N, 90.9004°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | St Louis Lambert International (STL) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 132 km | 21 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M3.3 | 136 km | 22 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri | M2.9 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Feb 8, 2004 | 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri | M2.9 | 88 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 2006 | 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri | M2.9 | 138 km | 6 km |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri | M2.8 | 89 km | 8 km |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois | M2.8 | 141 km | 24 km |
| May 5, 2008 | 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri | M2.8 | 96 km | 19 km |
| Sep 13, 1997 | 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois | M2.8 | 150 km | 16 km |
| Nov 12, 1996 | 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M2.7 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 2015 | 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri | M2.7 | 99 km | 8 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri | M2.6 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 2014 | 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri | M2.6 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Mar 7, 2009 | 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri | M2.6 | 122 km | 7 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 6 km NNE of Bonne Terre, Missouri | M2.6 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri | M2.6 | 41 km | 2 km |
| Jan 15, 1998 | 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri | M2.5 | 94 km | 16 km |
| Aug 11, 2010 | 7 km NNW of Bloomsdale, Missouri | M2.5 | 144 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
491 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 44 fatalities, 942 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 22, 2011 | EF4 | 69 km | 21.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1981 | EF4 | 90 km | 11.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 24, 1967 | EF4 | 72 km | 25.0 mi | 3 |
| Feb 10, 1959 | EF4 | 86 km | 23.9 mi | 21 |
| Feb 24, 1956 | EF4 | 90 km | 77.6 mi | 6 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF3 | 74 km | 24.8 mi | 1 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF3 | 92 km | 4.2 mi | 6 |
| May 31, 2013 | EF3 | 65 km | 31.7 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2013 | EF3 | 83 km | 10.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2011 | EF3 | 95 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 93 km | 6.7 mi | 1 |
| Mar 13, 2006 | EF3 | 47 km | 44.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2006 | EF3 | 59 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2003 | EF3 | 84 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 15, 1988 | EF3 | 54 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 1984 | EF3 | 35 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1983 | EF3 | 96 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1983 | EF3 | 54 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 7, 1980 | EF3 | 73 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1970 | EF3 | 81 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in |
Paynesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.7").