Weather & Climate in Bennett Springs, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bennett Springs 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. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 978 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7377°N, 92.8571°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| May 18, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri | M2.9 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri | M2.6 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 104 km | 2 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri | M2.6 | 64 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 29 km | 2 km |
| May 13, 2015 | 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 145 km | 0 km |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 148 km | 4 km |
| May 2, 2001 | 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri | M2.5 | 140 km | 1 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: 15 fatalities, 340 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 81 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 46 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 72 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 70 km | 32.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 59 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 95 km | 11.0 mi | 2 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 58 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 72 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 75 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 54 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 52 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 18 km | 14.0 mi | 4 |
| May 4, 1999 | EF3 | 98 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 80 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 74 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 90 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 85 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 73 km | 19.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 96 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2023 | EF2 | 96 km | 6.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 acres, 1994).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 7,388 | 20 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,344 | 6 km |
| 2006 | BIG SPRING FIRE | 4,921 | 18 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,767 | 20 km |
| 2023 | ELM SPRINGS RX | 4,378 | 78 km |
| 2009 | MOUNTAIN CREEK | 4,322 | 9 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,179 | 6 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 56 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 80 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,538 | 22 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,533 | 4 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,492 | 12 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 3,336 | 18 km |
| 2021 | KAINTUCK | 3,325 | 83 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,135 | 10 km |
| 2012 | KINFOLK RD | 2,883 | 7 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,831 | 83 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,763 | 53 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,710 | 18 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,590 | 20 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
Bennett Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and December the driest (2.5").