Weather & Climate in Rushville, MO

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Rushville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.2 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 817 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	53.9°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	817 ft (249 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	1,270/sq mi
Coordinates	39.5867°N, 95.0261°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kansas City International (MCI) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 3.4"

Wettest Month (May) 4.96"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

8 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	116 km	5 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa	M3.5	125 km	5 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	30 km	5 km
Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	102 km	5 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	61 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2014	5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska	M2.9	142 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1993	2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska	M2.9	98 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	141 km	8 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

628 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 487 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 28, 2019	EF4	88 km	29.1 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF4	74 km	22.0 mi	3
May 4, 2003	EF4	61 km	5.0 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF4	60 km	21.0 mi	2
Mar 29, 1979	EF4	100 km	18.8 mi	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	75 km	12.0 mi	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	93 km	48.6 mi	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	91 km	11.4 mi	1
Jun 8, 1966	EF4	48 km	19.9 mi	1
Aug 6, 1962	EF4	65 km	11.0 mi	0
May 7, 1961	EF4	47 km	26.2 mi	0
May 19, 1960	EF4	91 km	27.5 mi	1
May 22, 1952	EF4	70 km	26.9 mi	0
May 21, 2019	EF3	86 km	5.9 mi	0
Mar 6, 2017	EF3	97 km	17.7 mi	0
Jun 3, 2014	EF3	97 km	6.3 mi	0
May 28, 2013	EF3	94 km	4.4 mi	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	57 km	0.9 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	18 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1984	EF3	40 km	32.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,244 acres, 1995).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1995	UNNAMED	3,244	97 km
2004	KRAUSE	3,012	100 km
2020	BOURBONAIS CREEK	2,803	94 km
2021	345	2,430	100 km
2021	4 DELTA 21	1,708	82 km
2011	182	1,575	82 km
2018	FY 18 182 ROAD BROADCAST BURN	1,009	76 km
2020	MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI	964	62 km
2012	HIGHWAY E	897	100 km
2016	SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX	866	61 km
1988	NORTH POOL	698	61 km
2020	UNNAMED	645	60 km
2009	UNIT 6	625	59 km
2002	SCRDGRS 6	536	58 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	32°F (0°C)	1.1 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.4 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.4 in
May	65°F (18°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	4.8 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	4.1 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.7 in
October	56°F (14°C)	3.1 in
November	42°F (6°C)	2.2 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	1.4 in

Rushville has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.9").

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