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Weather & Climate in Warrensburg, MO

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

Warrensburg 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 40.3 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 863 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Area9.4 sq mi (24.4 km²)
Population Density2,066/sq mi
Coordinates38.7628°N, 93.7361°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

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 39 km 5 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 88 km 5 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 99 km 5 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 126 km 5 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 91 km 5 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 45 km 2 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 98 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

457 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 274 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 4, 2003 EF4 83 km 5.0 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 66 km 48.6 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 70 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 32 km 10.0 mi 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 49 km 17.7 mi 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 88 km 0.9 mi 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 56 km 35.0 mi 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 89 km 3.0 mi 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 77 km 14.0 mi 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 29 km 15.8 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 31 km 26.2 mi 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 33 km 11.2 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 80 km 29.8 mi 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 42 km 10.1 mi 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 48 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 65 km 19.4 mi 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 90 km 10.1 mi 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 81 km 2.7 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 79 km 14.6 mi 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 58 km 14.5 mi 2
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 47 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 93 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 82 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 79 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 75 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 88 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 89 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 78 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 77 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 87 km
1994 UNNAMED 869 92 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 78 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 95 km
1994 UNNAMED 849 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 78 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 98 km
1994 UNNAMED 790 89 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) 3.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.0 in

Warrensburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.4").

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