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Weather & Climate in Powersville, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Powersville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 267 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 38.2 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5492°N, 93.3002°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Kirksville Regional (IRK) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.1.
| Feb 11, 1995 | 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri | M3.1 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 3 km W of Hale, Missouri | M2.5 | 106 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
389 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 172 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 7, 1984 | EF4 | 63 km | 134.0 mi | 3 |
| Jun 2, 1980 | EF4 | 53 km | 31.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1973 | EF4 | 32 km | 14.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF4 | 98 km | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF4 | 95 km | 59.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 24, 1967 | EF4 | 67 km | 25.7 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1959 | EF4 | 21 km | 17.2 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1953 | EF4 | 36 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 99 km | 26.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2022 | EF3 | 44 km | 11.3 mi | 1 |
| Aug 20, 2019 | EF3 | 81 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 2015 | EF3 | 70 km | 11.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 2001 | EF3 | 92 km | 76.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1999 | EF3 | 78 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1999 | EF3 | 61 km | 39.0 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1995 | EF3 | 59 km | 30.4 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 1979 | EF3 | 94 km | 57.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1975 | EF3 | 91 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1971 | EF3 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 1960 | EF3 | 100 km | 27.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in |
Powersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.3").