Weather & Climate in Cassville, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cassville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 938/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6770°N, 93.8688°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 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 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 85 km | 6 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas | M3.5 | 141 km | 29 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas | M3.4 | 134 km | 0 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 85 km | 6 km |
| Mar 23, 2024 | 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas | M2.8 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Sep 5, 2013 | 17 km W of Dennard, Arkansas | M2.7 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas | M2.7 | 121 km | 8 km |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas | M2.7 | 138 km | 3 km |
| Apr 3, 2016 | Arkansas-Oklahoma border region | M2.7 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 1990 | 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas | M2.6 | 140 km | 3 km |
| May 21, 2010 | 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.6 | 54 km | 1 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri | M2.6 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.5 | 85 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2015 | 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 98 km | 0 km |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 103 km | 4 km |
| May 2, 2001 | 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri | M2.5 | 146 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
598 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 199 fatalities, 1,918 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 2011 | EF5 | 77 km | 21.6 mi | 158 |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 69 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 24, 1975 | EF4 | 66 km | 11.9 mi | 3 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 99 km | 41.8 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 92 km | 21.6 mi | 4 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | 79 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF3 | 67 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 83 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 77 km | 11.3 mi | 3 |
| May 22, 2011 | EF3 | 94 km | 17.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 98 km | 21.1 mi | 4 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 92 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 34 km | 42.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 86 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 40 km | 49.0 mi | 7 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 69 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 87 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 100 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF3 | 48 km | 29.1 mi | 1 |
| Jun 8, 1974 | EF3 | 98 km | 2.7 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 | 93 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 6,686 | 94 km |
| 2010 | BRUSHY/CLAYTON | 6,401 | 94 km |
| 2020 | BIG CREEK | 6,399 | 94 km |
| 2016 | BIG CREEK | 4,031 | 93 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 3,427 | 75 km |
| 2016 | RXBURN | 2,951 | 75 km |
| 2021 | BRUSH CREEK | 2,814 | 88 km |
| 2021 | GOETZ | 2,615 | 93 km |
| 2020 | TWIN PEAKS | 2,578 | 75 km |
| 2023 | RX TWIN PEAKS | 2,560 | 75 km |
| 2019 | SWAN CREEK | 2,365 | 83 km |
| 2005 | NORTH RIVER ROAD RX | 2,259 | 90 km |
| 2002 | ROUNDTPCOX | 2,248 | 29 km |
| 2021 | EAST FORK | 2,134 | 17 km |
| 2021 | BIG CREEK | 2,123 | 94 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,108 | 93 km |
| 2023 | DEVREAUX | 2,031 | 75 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,031 | 53 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 2,022 | 71 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in |
Cassville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (2.3").