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Weather & Climate in Annapolis, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Annapolis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 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 659 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3603°N, 90.6976°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Farmington Regional (FAM) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
212 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 26, 1990 | 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri | M4.8 | 99 km | 1 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri | M4.5 | 117 km | 11 km |
| Feb 5, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois | M4.2 | 133 km | 16 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | M3.9 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Jul 7, 1991 | 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri | M3.9 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 82 km | 21 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri | M3.7 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 102 km | 0 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 61 km | 11 km |
| Mar 15, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.6 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.5 | 146 km | 4 km |
| Aug 20, 1994 | 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas | M3.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri | M3.5 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Sep 9, 2016 | 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2012 | 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee | M3.3 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M3.3 | 84 km | 22 km |
| Feb 6, 1993 | 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri | M3.3 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 4 km WSW of Howardville, Missouri | M3.3 | 129 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
413 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 51 fatalities, 564 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF4 | 73 km | 53.5 mi | 1 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | EF4 | 84 km | 27.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2002 | EF4 | 49 km | 40.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 1981 | EF4 | 88 km | 63.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 43 km | 15.1 mi | 4 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 75 km | 20.2 mi | 2 |
| Dec 21, 1967 | EF4 | 52 km | 27.9 mi | 3 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF4 | 62 km | 9.1 mi | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 34 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 46 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 93 km | 14.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF3 | 68 km | 20.0 mi | 1 |
| May 25, 2011 | EF3 | 62 km | 47.4 mi | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 90 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 80 km | 53.5 mi | 2 |
| May 6, 2003 | EF3 | 91 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2002 | EF3 | 58 km | 4.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 19, 1996 | EF3 | 84 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 1984 | EF3 | 98 km | 26.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 22, 1981 | EF3 | 93 km | 7.1 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | HANDY | 12,818 | 68 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 9,641 | 71 km |
| 2022 | CEDAR BLUFF | 9,617 | 70 km |
| 2020 | BIG BARREN CREEK | 8,150 | 66 km |
| 2022 | STEGALL MOUNTAIN | 6,979 | 54 km |
| 2010 | WYLIE KING 1 | 6,077 | 53 km |
| 2015 | 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN | 5,112 | 54 km |
| 2011 | MINNINGHAW | 4,792 | 58 km |
| 2024 | BRIDGES RX | 4,781 | 71 km |
| 2009 | STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX | 4,717 | 54 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,602 | 59 km |
| 2021 | MILLER KING | 4,130 | 50 km |
| 2022 | SMITH MILL HOLLOW | 3,978 | 72 km |
| 1999 | STEGALL99 | 3,415 | 54 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 3,313 | 47 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,252 | 58 km |
| 2021 | VICTORY 1-7 | 3,237 | 56 km |
| 2024 | WOLF MOUNTAIN RX | 3,140 | 87 km |
| 1988 | HANES 1 | 3,139 | 72 km |
| 2021 | COUNCIL BLUFF | 3,035 | 45 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in |
Annapolis has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.4").