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Weather & Climate in Centerville, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Centerville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 748 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 734/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4350°N, 90.9585°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Farmington Regional (FAM) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
107 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 | 123 km | 1 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri | M4.5 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 1991 | 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri | M3.9 | 99 km | 8 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | M3.9 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 72 km | 21 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 91 km | 0 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 71 km | 11 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri | M3.5 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1994 | 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas | M3.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M3.3 | 86 km | 22 km |
| Feb 6, 1993 | 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri | M3.3 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Dec 27, 1992 | 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri | M3.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2022 | 4 km SSW of Imboden, Arkansas | M3.1 | 142 km | 16 km |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 7 km S of Catron, Missouri | M3.1 | 148 km | 7 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 4 km W of Malden, Missouri | M3.1 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Mar 12, 2002 | 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri | M3.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 10 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.1 | 106 km | 9 km |
| Jun 29, 1995 | 2 km WNW of Catron, Missouri | M3.1 | 142 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
365 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 47 fatalities, 460 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF4 | 90 km | 53.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 24, 2002 | EF4 | 49 km | 40.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 49 km | 15.1 mi | 4 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 59 km | 20.2 mi | 2 |
| Dec 21, 1967 | EF4 | 31 km | 27.9 mi | 3 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF4 | 57 km | 9.1 mi | 7 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 87 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 51 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 57 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF3 | 91 km | 20.0 mi | 1 |
| May 25, 2011 | EF3 | 70 km | 47.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 93 km | 11.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 94 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 95 km | 53.5 mi | 2 |
| Apr 27, 2002 | EF3 | 82 km | 4.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 1, 1999 | EF3 | 89 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 1984 | EF3 | 89 km | 26.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 22, 1981 | EF3 | 92 km | 7.1 mi | 1 |
| Feb 21, 1976 | EF3 | 90 km | 23.7 mi | 1 |
| May 7, 1973 | EF3 | 93 km | 36.0 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 | 66 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 9,641 | 72 km |
| 2022 | CEDAR BLUFF | 9,617 | 68 km |
| 2020 | BIG BARREN CREEK | 8,150 | 62 km |
| 2022 | STEGALL MOUNTAIN | 6,979 | 44 km |
| 2010 | WYLIE KING 1 | 6,077 | 69 km |
| 2015 | 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN | 5,112 | 45 km |
| 2011 | MINNINGHAW | 4,792 | 34 km |
| 2024 | BRIDGES RX | 4,781 | 73 km |
| 2009 | STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX | 4,717 | 45 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,602 | 35 km |
| 2023 | ELM SPRINGS RX | 4,378 | 99 km |
| 2021 | MILLER KING | 4,130 | 66 km |
| 2022 | SMITH MILL HOLLOW | 3,978 | 58 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 95 km |
| 1999 | STEGALL99 | 3,415 | 45 km |
| 2021 | KAINTUCK | 3,325 | 96 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 3,313 | 62 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,252 | 34 km |
| 2021 | VICTORY 1-7 | 3,237 | 72 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 | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Centerville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.3").