Weather & Climate in Ava, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ava experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,270 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (387 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 897/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9520°N, 92.6605°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Marion County Regional (FLP) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Aug 22, 2000 | 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 1991 | 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri | M3.9 | 102 km | 8 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 96 km | 0 km |
| Sep 12, 2019 | 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas | M3.7 | 94 km | 18 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 71 km | 6 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas | M3.4 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 9 km W of Alton, Missouri | M3.0 | 107 km | 1 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 71 km | 6 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas | M2.8 | 75 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 5 km WNW of Smithville, Arkansas | M2.8 | 150 km | 18 km |
| Sep 5, 2013 | 17 km W of Dennard, Arkansas | M2.7 | 136 km | 4 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas | M2.7 | 88 km | 8 km |
| May 14, 2007 | 12 km NE of Alton, Missouri | M2.7 | 122 km | 8 km |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas | M2.7 | 65 km | 3 km |
| Jul 22, 2017 | 14 km SW of Mountain View, Arkansas | M2.7 | 134 km | 7 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri | M2.6 | 75 km | 7 km |
| Oct 8, 1996 | 18 km NNW of Ravenden Springs, Arkansas | M2.6 | 134 km | 11 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri | M2.6 | 38 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
457 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 613 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 59 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 58 km | 20.0 mi | 2 |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 44 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 56 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 78 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 93 km | 21.6 mi | 4 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 84 km | 34.6 mi | 1 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 92 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF3 | 66 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 57 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 61 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 38 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 18, 1985 | EF3 | 86 km | 34.0 mi | 3 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 75 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 77 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 75 km | 1.5 mi | 2 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF3 | 49 km | 35.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 99 km | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| Dec 14, 1971 | EF3 | 78 km | 23.6 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1968 | EF3 | 68 km | 7.3 mi | 3 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | DEAD HORSE | 10,389 | 94 km |
| 2004 | LOWER WILD | 10,034 | 94 km |
| 2013 | LOWER WILDERNESS RX | 8,699 | 93 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,931 | 31 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 6,686 | 35 km |
| 2010 | BRUSHY/CLAYTON | 6,401 | 30 km |
| 2020 | BIG CREEK | 6,399 | 35 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,344 | 91 km |
| 2021 | ROCK PILE | 5,067 | 55 km |
| 2009 | MOUNTAIN CREEK | 4,322 | 96 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,179 | 95 km |
| 2016 | BIG CREEK | 4,031 | 38 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 84 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 78 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,533 | 90 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,492 | 100 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,135 | 99 km |
| 2012 | KINFOLK RD | 2,883 | 94 km |
| 2021 | GOETZ | 2,615 | 41 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,569 | 91 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in |
Ava has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.8").