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Rocky Comfort, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
200 Population 364/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Rocky Comfort enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density364/sq mi
Coordinates36.7465°N, 94.0905°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 107 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 148 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 106 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 129 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 143 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 142 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 49 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 106 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 119 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 125 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 50 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

640 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 223 fatalities, 2,303 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 56 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 98 km 21
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 81 km 2
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 45 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 78 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 70 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 64 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 62 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 78 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 94 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 37 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 22 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 99 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 85 km 5
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 76 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 33 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,546 ac, 1992).

Year Name Acres Distance
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 93 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 54 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,160 90 km
2016 RXBURN 2,951 72 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,918 93 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 74 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 90 km
2020 TWIN PEAKS 2,578 72 km
2023 RX TWIN PEAKS 2,560 72 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 32 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 38 km
2021 BIG CREEK 2,123 81 km
2023 DEVREAUX 2,031 93 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,031 68 km
1995 UNNAMED 2,022 92 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,996 91 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,992 92 km
2024 EAST FORK RX 1,956 38 km
2018 ROCK CREEK RX 1,956 33 km
2013 ROCK CREEK RX 1,888 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Rocky Comfort has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.9").

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