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Weather & Climate in Billings, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Billings experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°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 43.8 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,368 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 917/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0676°N, 93.5521°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Sep 12, 2019 | 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas | M3.7 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 92 km | 6 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 92 km | 6 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas | M2.8 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas | M2.7 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas | M2.7 | 127 km | 8 km |
| May 21, 2010 | 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.6 | 105 km | 1 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri | M2.6 | 98 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 98 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.5 | 92 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2015 | 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 96 km | 0 km |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 102 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.5 | 106 km | 0 km |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas | M2.5 | 124 km | 4 km |
| May 2, 2001 | 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri | M2.5 | 129 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
555 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 191 fatalities, 1,771 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 2011 | EF5 | 92 km | 21.6 mi | 158 |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 23 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 24, 1975 | EF4 | 95 km | 11.9 mi | 3 |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 84 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 95 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 66 km | 11.3 mi | 3 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 42 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 64 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 24 km | 42.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 88 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 60 km | 49.0 mi | 7 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 17 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 97 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF3 | 56 km | 29.1 mi | 1 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 51 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 60 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1971 | EF3 | 90 km | 13.1 mi | 1 |
| Mar 24, 1954 | EF3 | 40 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | EF2 | 96 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF2 | 100 km | 7.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,931 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,931 | 76 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 6,686 | 80 km |
| 2010 | BRUSHY/CLAYTON | 6,401 | 76 km |
| 2020 | BIG CREEK | 6,399 | 80 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,179 | 99 km |
| 2016 | BIG CREEK | 4,031 | 80 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,533 | 100 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,492 | 100 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 3,427 | 100 km |
| 2021 | GOETZ | 2,615 | 82 km |
| 2019 | SWAN CREEK | 2,365 | 57 km |
| 2002 | ROUNDTPCOX | 2,248 | 81 km |
| 2021 | EAST FORK | 2,134 | 49 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,108 | 74 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,038 | 80 km |
| 2023 | DEVREAUX | 2,031 | 52 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,031 | 95 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 2,022 | 71 km |
| 2018 | ROZELL | 1,970 | 81 km |
| 2024 | EAST FORK RX | 1,956 | 50 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in |
Billings has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.9").