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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,207 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
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
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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
Edgar Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and December the driest (2.6").