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Weather & Climate in Brewer, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brewer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7809°N, 89.9254°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Farmington Regional (FAM) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
205 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 26, 1990 | 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri | M4.8 | 75 km | 1 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri | M4.5 | 134 km | 11 km |
| Feb 5, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois | M4.2 | 80 km | 16 km |
| Jun 6, 2003 | 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky | M4.0 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | M3.9 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 92 km | 21 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri | M3.7 | 121 km | 8 km |
| Jun 20, 2005 | 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.6 | 126 km | 19 km |
| Jan 2, 2006 | 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois | M3.6 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 130 km | 11 km |
| Mar 15, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.6 | 123 km | 8 km |
| May 1, 2016 | 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois | M3.5 | 104 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri | M3.5 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.5 | 122 km | 4 km |
| Mar 2, 1990 | 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois | M3.4 | 136 km | 0 km |
| Sep 26, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.4 | 127 km | 13 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M3.3 | 57 km | 22 km |
| Feb 6, 1993 | 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri | M3.3 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 4 km WSW of Howardville, Missouri | M3.3 | 138 km | 8 km |
| May 16, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.3 | 124 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
581 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 73 fatalities, 963 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF5 | 68 km | 5.4 mi | 1 |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF4 | 10 km | 53.5 mi | 1 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF4 | 82 km | 10.6 mi | 2 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | EF4 | 14 km | 27.5 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2003 | EF4 | 97 km | 33.0 mi | 2 |
| May 29, 1982 | EF4 | 70 km | 17.0 mi | 10 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 55 km | 15.1 mi | 4 |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF4 | 40 km | 28.3 mi | 11 |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF4 | 93 km | 16.8 mi | 1 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 83 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 49 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 43 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 86 km | 14.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 92 km | 6.7 mi | 1 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 52 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 8 km | 53.5 mi | 2 |
| May 6, 2003 | EF3 | 50 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF3 | 70 km | 19.3 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 2002 | EF3 | 64 km | 4.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 19, 1996 | EF3 | 8 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | SMITH MILL HOLLOW | 3,978 | 97 km |
| 2021 | COUNCIL BLUFF | 3,035 | 89 km |
| 2024 | COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX | 2,846 | 89 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,751 | 92 km |
| 2010 | COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE | 2,651 | 89 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,512 | 90 km |
| 2021 | RED SHALE UNIT RX | 2,123 | 75 km |
| 2021 | BEAR PAW | 2,080 | 97 km |
| 2024 | BEAR PAW RX | 2,067 | 97 km |
| 2004 | CICERO CREEK | 1,846 | 100 km |
| 2015 | CARTY | 1,674 | 96 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,627 | 67 km |
| 2019 | ATWOOD RIDGE RX | 1,622 | 67 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 1,586 | 91 km |
| 2010 | DELBRIDGE SOUTH | 1,574 | 91 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,552 | 63 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,483 | 64 km |
| 2020 | UNNAMED | 1,334 | 81 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,260 | 77 km |
| 2024 | RED SHALE RX | 1,259 | 75 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Brewer has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.3").