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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 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 978 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in |
Bennett Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.7").