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Weather & Climate in Sedalia, MO

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

Sedalia 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 263 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 40.1 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density1,455/sq mi
Coordinates38.7045°N, 93.2283°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 70 km 5 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 44 km 5 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 86 km 5 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 92 km 5 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 135 km 5 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 145 km 5 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 59 km 2 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 100 km 8 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 138 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

416 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 323 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 4, 1977 EF4 96 km 48.6 mi 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 33 km 10.0 mi 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 99 km 16.1 mi 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 68 km 32.7 mi 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 92 km 17.7 mi 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 97 km 17.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 94 km 19.7 mi 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 39 km 35.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 96 km 14.0 mi 4
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 83 km 2.0 mi 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 83 km 12.0 mi 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 70 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 76 km 14.0 mi 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 17 km 15.8 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 17 km 11.2 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 68 km 26.2 mi 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 35 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 35 km 10.1 mi 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 45 km 19.4 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 97 km 14.6 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 acres, 1994).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 93 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 94 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 92 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 90 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 65 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 91 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 100 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 96 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,166 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 65 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,062 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 77 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 64 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,675 99 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,528 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,374 95 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,336 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in

Sedalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.4").

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