Pontiac, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
69 Population 27/sq mi density
$86,442 Median Income $39,084 per capita
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,442 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Pontiac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates36.5156°N, 92.6038°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

243 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 141 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 144 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 140 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 146 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 141 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 135 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 94 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 142 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 109 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 140 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 47 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 95 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 142 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 38 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 140 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 141 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 140 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 141 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 139 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

428 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 38 fatalities, 601 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 81 km 7
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 90 km 2
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 35 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 93 km 0
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 95 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 92 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 37 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 55 km 4
May 8, 2009 EF3 73 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 98 km 3
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 41 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 5, 1996 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 38 km 3
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 44 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 45 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 45 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 91 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 45 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 93 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 29 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 54 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 25 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 94 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 29 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 25 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 86 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 93 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 67 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 93 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 54 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 68 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 66 km
2020 CAVE CREEK 4,263 69 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 24 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in Wettest
May 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in

Pontiac has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").

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