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Weather & Climate in Riverside, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Riverside experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.6 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 751/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1775°N, 94.6130°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Kansas City International (MCI) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| May 18, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2007 | 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas | M3.1 | 70 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas | M3.0 | 11 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 3 km W of Hale, Missouri | M2.5 | 115 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
585 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 415 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 28, 2019 | EF4 | 75 km | 29.1 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2004 | EF4 | 84 km | 22.0 mi | 3 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 22 km | 21.0 mi | 2 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 13 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF4 | 55 km | 48.6 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF4 | 27 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1975 | EF4 | 80 km | 11.4 mi | 1 |
| Jun 8, 1966 | EF4 | 49 km | 19.9 mi | 1 |
| May 7, 1961 | EF4 | 27 km | 26.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1952 | EF4 | 57 km | 26.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2017 | EF3 | 40 km | 17.7 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2008 | EF3 | 16 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2004 | EF3 | 42 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1984 | EF3 | 75 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1981 | EF3 | 61 km | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 78 km | 31.6 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 83 km | 29.8 mi | 2 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 63 km | 26.2 mi | 1 |
| Jun 26, 1969 | EF3 | 2 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1968 | EF3 | 61 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | HIGHWAY E | 897 | 76 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in |
Riverside has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.2").