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Weather & Climate in Edgar Springs, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Edgar Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,207 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 453/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7045°N, 91.8665°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jul 7, 1991 | 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri | M3.9 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 94 km | 21 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 104 km | 0 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M3.3 | 133 km | 22 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 9 km W of Alton, Missouri | M3.0 | 117 km | 1 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri | M2.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri | M2.9 | 67 km | 4 km |
| May 21, 2012 | 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri | M2.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2006 | 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri | M2.9 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Jul 31, 1995 | 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri | M2.8 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 1990 | 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri | M2.7 | 92 km | 3 km |
| Nov 12, 1996 | 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M2.7 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2007 | 12 km NE of Alton, Missouri | M2.7 | 114 km | 8 km |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas | M2.7 | 149 km | 3 km |
| Oct 26, 1998 | 10 km NE of Van Buren, Missouri | M2.7 | 108 km | 4 km |
| Nov 5, 1996 | 11 km SW of Marquand, Missouri | M2.7 | 146 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
320 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 323 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 73 km | 20.2 mi | 2 |
| Dec 21, 1967 | EF4 | 65 km | 27.9 mi | 3 |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 81 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 53 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 77 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 96 km | 32.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 29 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 27 km | 11.0 mi | 2 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF3 | 92 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 28 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 27 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 87 km | 14.0 mi | 4 |
| Jun 1, 1999 | EF3 | 37 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1983 | EF3 | 83 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF3 | 79 km | 35.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 8, 1966 | EF3 | 97 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF3 | 84 km | 22.2 mi | 8 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF3 | 37 km | 10.2 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF2 | 86 km | 3.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2023 | EF2 | 45 km | 6.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 acres, 1994).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 7,388 | 95 km |
| 2022 | STEGALL MOUNTAIN | 6,979 | 91 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,344 | 82 km |
| 2015 | 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN | 5,112 | 91 km |
| 2021 | ROCK PILE | 5,067 | 89 km |
| 2006 | BIG SPRING FIRE | 4,921 | 96 km |
| 2011 | MINNINGHAW | 4,792 | 53 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,767 | 94 km |
| 2009 | STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX | 4,717 | 92 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,602 | 53 km |
| 2023 | ELM SPRINGS RX | 4,378 | 16 km |
| 2009 | MOUNTAIN CREEK | 4,322 | 83 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,179 | 90 km |
| 2022 | SMITH MILL HOLLOW | 3,978 | 81 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 34 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 33 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,538 | 95 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,533 | 84 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,492 | 96 km |
| 1999 | STEGALL99 | 3,415 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Edgar Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.0").