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Weather & Climate in Cherokee Pass, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cherokee Pass 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 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 971 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4895°N, 90.3051°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Farmington Regional (FAM) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
241 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 | 72 km | 1 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri | M4.5 | 110 km | 11 km |
| Feb 5, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois | M4.2 | 100 km | 16 km |
| Jun 6, 2003 | 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky | M4.0 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 84 km | 21 km |
| Jul 7, 1991 | 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri | M3.9 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | M3.9 | 104 km | 8 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 138 km | 0 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri | M3.7 | 115 km | 8 km |
| Jun 20, 2005 | 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.6 | 131 km | 19 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 84 km | 11 km |
| Mar 15, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.6 | 125 km | 8 km |
| May 1, 2016 | 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois | M3.5 | 120 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri | M3.5 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.5 | 122 km | 4 km |
| Sep 9, 2016 | 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee | M3.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.4 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M3.3 | 68 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
526 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 841 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF4 | 37 km | 53.5 mi | 1 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | EF4 | 47 km | 27.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2002 | EF4 | 84 km | 40.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 1981 | EF4 | 99 km | 63.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 87 km | 20.2 mi | 2 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 34 km | 15.1 mi | 4 |
| Dec 21, 1967 | EF4 | 76 km | 27.9 mi | 3 |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF4 | 76 km | 28.3 mi | 11 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF4 | 97 km | 9.1 mi | 7 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 92 km | 19.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 26 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 10 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 73 km | 14.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF3 | 66 km | 20.0 mi | 1 |
| May 25, 2011 | EF3 | 89 km | 47.4 mi | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 70 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 46 km | 53.5 mi | 2 |
| May 6, 2003 | EF3 | 57 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF3 | 87 km | 19.3 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 2002 | EF3 | 37 km | 4.0 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STEGALL MOUNTAIN (6,979 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | STEGALL MOUNTAIN | 6,979 | 91 km |
| 2010 | WYLIE KING 1 | 6,077 | 70 km |
| 2015 | 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN | 5,112 | 91 km |
| 2011 | MINNINGHAW | 4,792 | 92 km |
| 2009 | STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX | 4,717 | 91 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,602 | 92 km |
| 2021 | MILLER KING | 4,130 | 69 km |
| 2022 | SMITH MILL HOLLOW | 3,978 | 81 km |
| 1999 | STEGALL99 | 3,415 | 91 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 3,313 | 69 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,252 | 92 km |
| 2021 | VICTORY 1-7 | 3,237 | 72 km |
| 2021 | COUNCIL BLUFF | 3,035 | 61 km |
| 2022 | LITTLE CREEK | 3,004 | 92 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,963 | 82 km |
| 2021 | HODGE HOLLOW | 2,922 | 95 km |
| 2024 | COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX | 2,846 | 61 km |
| 2004 | 04 RX CAMPBELL/BEAVER | 2,772 | 86 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,751 | 67 km |
| 2005 | MCKENZIE HILL | 2,722 | 56 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in |
Cherokee Pass has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.6").