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Weather & Climate in Carthage, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carthage enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,010 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 11.7 sq mi (30.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,282/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1765°N, 94.3102°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 148 km | 6 km |
| May 18, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Mar 23, 2024 | 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma | M2.7 | 149 km | 5 km |
| May 21, 2010 | 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.6 | 92 km | 1 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.5 | 94 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
648 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 227 fatalities, 2,295 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 2011 | EF5 | 29 km | 21.6 mi | 158 |
| May 10, 2008 | EF4 | 76 km | 75.5 mi | 21 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 75 km | 33.0 mi | 4 |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 90 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 24, 1975 | EF4 | 45 km | 11.9 mi | 3 |
| Sep 27, 1959 | EF4 | 91 km | 20.4 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 74 km | 41.8 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 29 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 16 km | 11.3 mi | 3 |
| May 22, 2011 | EF3 | 93 km | 17.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 50 km | 42.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 21, 2005 | EF3 | 96 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 30 km | 49.0 mi | 7 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 58 km | 25.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 48 km | 86.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 1999 | EF3 | 95 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1995 | EF3 | 74 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 76 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 26, 1983 | EF3 | 45 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 59 km | 70.0 mi | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,427 acres, 1986).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 3,427 | 43 km |
| 2021 | BRUSH CREEK | 2,814 | 98 km |
| 2002 | ROUNDTPCOX | 2,248 | 83 km |
| 2021 | EAST FORK | 2,134 | 82 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,043 | 80 km |
| 2024 | EAST FORK RX | 1,956 | 82 km |
| 2018 | ROCK CREEK RX | 1,956 | 78 km |
| 2013 | ROCK CREEK RX | 1,888 | 78 km |
| 2022 | ROCK CREEK | 1,867 | 78 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,539 | 96 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 1,523 | 58 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,356 | 89 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,346 | 52 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 1,280 | 58 km |
| 2021 | 21 TOUR ROAD NORTH | 1,203 | 84 km |
| 2007 | HAYFIELD RECLAMATION RX07 | 1,152 | 84 km |
| 1996 | ABOUT TIME | 1,074 | 83 km |
| 2006 | GRAND | 1,067 | 94 km |
| 1984 | RESIDENT | 1,048 | 38 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 953 | 81 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Carthage has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.8").