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Weather & Climate in Windsor, MO

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

Windsor 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 262 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 40.7 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 922 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density1,255/sq mi
Coordinates38.5322°N, 93.5222°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

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

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 40 km 5 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 72 km 5 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 69 km 5 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 95 km 5 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 120 km 5 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 27 km 2 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 119 km 8 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 134 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

441 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 319 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 4, 1977 EF4 97 km 48.6 mi 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 1 km 10.0 mi 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 82 km 32.7 mi 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 78 km 17.7 mi 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 64 km 35.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 76 km 17.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 93 km 14.0 mi 4
May 4, 1999 EF3 71 km 3.0 mi 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 51 km 14.0 mi 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 18 km 15.8 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 15 km 11.2 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 62 km 26.2 mi 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 90 km 29.8 mi 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 16 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 10 km 10.1 mi 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 33 km 19.4 mi 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 99 km 2.7 mi 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 89 km 14.5 mi 2
Apr 12, 1964 EF3 79 km 19.5 mi 1
Apr 15, 1960 EF3 98 km 8.4 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 87 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 88 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 87 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 85 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 94 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 96 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 53 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 88 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 86 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 94 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,166 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 33 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,062 96 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 62 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 50 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,675 96 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,528 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.0 in

Windsor has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.5").

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