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Weather & Climate in Birch Tree, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Birch Tree enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 988 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 286/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9912°N, 91.4926°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Sharp County Regional (CKK) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
83 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Oct 21, 1999 | 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 132 km | 21 km |
| Jul 7, 1991 | 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri | M3.9 | 35 km | 8 km |
| Sep 12, 2019 | 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas | M3.7 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 24 km | 0 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 150 km | 6 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 69 km | 11 km |
| Aug 20, 1994 | 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas | M3.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Lynn, Arkansas | M3.3 | 110 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2022 | 4 km SSW of Imboden, Arkansas | M3.1 | 95 km | 16 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 10 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.1 | 73 km | 9 km |
| Mar 12, 2002 | 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri | M3.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 4 km W of Malden, Missouri | M3.1 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 9 km W of Alton, Missouri | M3.0 | 33 km | 1 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri | M2.9 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2009 | 1 km NNE of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas | M2.9 | 113 km | 4 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri | M2.9 | 126 km | 4 km |
| May 21, 2013 | Arkansas | M2.9 | 117 km | 15 km |
| May 21, 2012 | 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri | M2.9 | 80 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
360 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 574 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 24, 2002 | EF4 | 42 km | 40.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 24, 1982 | EF4 | 91 km | 63.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 80 km | 20.0 mi | 2 |
| Dec 21, 1967 | EF4 | 83 km | 27.9 mi | 3 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF4 | 29 km | 9.1 mi | 7 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 75 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 26 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2011 | EF3 | 61 km | 47.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 99 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF3 | 41 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 74 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 98 km | 77.0 mi | 2 |
| Oct 18, 1984 | EF3 | 25 km | 26.0 mi | 1 |
| Dec 2, 1982 | EF3 | 91 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 84 km | 1.5 mi | 2 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF3 | 56 km | 35.4 mi | 0 |
| Feb 21, 1976 | EF3 | 95 km | 23.7 mi | 1 |
| Jul 19, 1970 | EF3 | 33 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1970 | EF3 | 92 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1964 | EF3 | 43 km | 46.0 mi | 0 |
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 | 34 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 9,641 | 42 km |
| 2022 | CEDAR BLUFF | 9,617 | 35 km |
| 2020 | BIG BARREN CREEK | 8,150 | 32 km |
| 2022 | STEGALL MOUNTAIN | 6,979 | 28 km |
| 2010 | WYLIE KING 1 | 6,077 | 84 km |
| 2015 | 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN | 5,112 | 28 km |
| 2021 | ROCK PILE | 5,067 | 50 km |
| 2011 | MINNINGHAW | 4,792 | 54 km |
| 2024 | BRIDGES RX | 4,781 | 47 km |
| 2009 | STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX | 4,717 | 28 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,602 | 53 km |
| 2021 | MILLER KING | 4,130 | 80 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 96 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 69 km |
| 1999 | STEGALL99 | 3,415 | 28 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 3,313 | 76 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,252 | 51 km |
| 2021 | VICTORY 1-7 | 3,237 | 85 km |
| 2024 | WOLF MOUNTAIN RX | 3,140 | 52 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in |
Birch Tree has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.4").