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Weather & Climate in Carytown, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carytown 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 919 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 | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 14.4 sq mi (37.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2662°N, 94.3094°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| May 18, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2024 | 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| May 21, 2010 | 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.6 | 102 km | 1 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 132 km | 2 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.5 | 104 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
612 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 226 fatalities, 2,226 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 2011 | EF5 | 35 km | 21.6 mi | 158 |
| May 10, 2008 | EF4 | 79 km | 75.5 mi | 21 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 72 km | 33.0 mi | 4 |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 91 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 24, 1975 | EF4 | 54 km | 11.9 mi | 3 |
| Sep 27, 1959 | EF4 | 95 km | 20.4 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 81 km | 41.8 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 33 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 8 km | 11.3 mi | 3 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 55 km | 42.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 21, 2005 | EF3 | 94 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 60 km | 25.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 40 km | 49.0 mi | 7 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 39 km | 86.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 1999 | EF3 | 86 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1995 | EF3 | 64 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 76 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 26, 1983 | EF3 | 39 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 31 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 52 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 | 50 km |
| 2002 | ROUNDTPCOX | 2,248 | 93 km |
| 2021 | EAST FORK | 2,134 | 89 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,043 | 72 km |
| 2024 | EAST FORK RX | 1,956 | 89 km |
| 2018 | ROCK CREEK RX | 1,956 | 86 km |
| 2013 | ROCK CREEK RX | 1,888 | 86 km |
| 2022 | ROCK CREEK | 1,867 | 86 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,539 | 89 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 1,523 | 67 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,356 | 81 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,346 | 43 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,305 | 96 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 1,280 | 68 km |
| 2021 | 21 TOUR ROAD NORTH | 1,203 | 93 km |
| 2007 | HAYFIELD RECLAMATION RX07 | 1,152 | 94 km |
| 1996 | ABOUT TIME | 1,074 | 92 km |
| 2006 | GRAND | 1,067 | 88 km |
| 1984 | RESIDENT | 1,048 | 44 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 953 | 89 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 |
Carytown 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").