Wasola, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
30 Population 6/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wasola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates36.7937°N, 92.5757°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.5"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 5.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.26"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 136 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 91 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 147 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 138 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 76 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 87 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 59 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 139 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 107 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km WNW of Lynn, Arkansas M3.3 143 km
Aug 21, 2022 4 km SSW of Imboden, Arkansas M3.1 141 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 143 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 134 km
Oct 21, 1999 10 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.1 146 km
Mar 18, 1990 9 km W of Alton, Missouri M3.0 96 km
Jun 27, 2025 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri M2.9 146 km
May 21, 2013 Arkansas M2.9 148 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 60 km
Oct 16, 2009 11 km SSW of Higden, Arkansas M2.8 148 km
Sep 16, 1990 6 km S of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M2.8 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

450 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 592 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 73 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 40 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 62 km 0
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 66 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 81 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 74 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 67 km 1
May 8, 2009 EF3 58 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 75 km 3
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 44 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 57 km 0
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 69 km 3
Oct 18, 1984 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 90 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 57 km 2
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 88 km 1
Dec 14, 1971 EF3 61 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 49 km 3
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 75 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 75 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 75 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 24 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 83 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 26 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 23 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 26 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 49 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 83 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 92 km
2020 CAVE CREEK 4,263 98 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 29 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 83 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 86 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 96 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,542 83 km
2011 11 GENE RUSH #2 3,524 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in

Wasola has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.9").

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