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Weather & Climate in Trimble, MO

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

Trimble 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 37.6 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,102/sq mi
Coordinates39.4729°N, 94.5641°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

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

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 124 km 5 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 67 km 5 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 119 km 5 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 43 km 5 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 133 km 5 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 143 km 2 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 102 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

570 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 341 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 28, 2019 EF4 99 km 29.1 mi 0
May 29, 2004 EF4 53 km 22.0 mi 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 28 km 5.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 50 km 21.0 mi 2
May 4, 1977 EF4 36 km 12.0 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 51 km 48.6 mi 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 57 km 11.4 mi 1
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 63 km 19.9 mi 1
May 7, 1961 EF4 46 km 26.2 mi 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 79 km 26.9 mi 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 64 km 17.7 mi 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 21 km 0.9 mi 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 23 km 7.0 mi 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 75 km 32.0 mi 0
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 83 km 7.7 mi 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 76 km 26.2 mi 1
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 33 km 10.1 mi 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 94 km 2.7 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 68 km 14.6 mi 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 50 km 14.5 mi 2
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI (964 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 92 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 61 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 92 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 93 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 91 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 90 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.2 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.6 in

Trimble has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.1").

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