Weather & Climate in Sweet Springs, MO

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

Sweet Springs 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 264 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 39.9 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 719 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.2°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	719 ft (219 m)
Area	0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density	783/sq mi
Coordinates	38.9636°N, 93.4149°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Sedalia Regional (DMO) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 5.1"

Wettest Month (May) 4.84"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

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

May 18, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	74 km	5 km
Jul 31, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	66 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2001	1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri	M3.1	115 km	5 km
Jan 21, 1992	5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri	M3.1	125 km	5 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	112 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2004	6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri	M2.9	144 km	5 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	73 km	2 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	71 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

423 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 335 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2003	EF4	97 km	5.0 mi	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	64 km	48.6 mi	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	82 km	12.0 mi	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	95 km	11.4 mi	1
Apr 19, 1973	EF4	49 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 12, 1970	EF4	80 km	16.1 mi	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	85 km	59.0 mi	0
May 22, 2019	EF3	99 km	32.7 mi	0
Mar 6, 2017	EF3	71 km	17.7 mi	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	100 km	0.9 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	90 km	19.7 mi	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	21 km	35.0 mi	0
Nov 10, 1998	EF3	94 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 4, 1995	EF3	98 km	26.0 mi	0
Nov 27, 1990	EF3	94 km	12.0 mi	0
Nov 27, 1990	EF3	84 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 15, 1982	EF3	99 km	14.0 mi	0
May 12, 1980	EF3	33 km	15.8 mi	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	37 km	11.2 mi	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	44 km	26.2 mi	1

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

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 acres, 1991).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1991	UNNAMED	2,763	95 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,089	77 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,840	94 km
2022	WOOLDRIDGE FIRE	1,323	78 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,294	97 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,282	93 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,273	93 km
2005	UNNAMED	940	92 km
1991	UNNAMED	938	91 km
2012	HIGHWAY E	897	75 km
1994	UNNAMED	864	83 km
2006	UNNAMED	840	92 km
1994	UNNAMED	790	93 km
1994	UNNAMED	644	77 km
2009	KNOBBY	607	95 km
2006	UNNAMED	578	86 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 (0°C)	1.6 in
March	44°F (7°C)	3.0 in
April	55°F (13°C)	4.0 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.4 in
July	78°F (26°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	3.7 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.5 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.6 in
November	44°F (6°C)	3.0 in
December	32°F (0°C)	2.1 in

Sweet Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.4").

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