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Weather & Climate in Ellington, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ellington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°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 44.2 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 756/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2417°N, 90.9687°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Poplar Bluff Regional Business (POF) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
158 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 | 121 km | 1 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri | M4.5 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | M3.9 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Jul 7, 1991 | 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri | M3.9 | 82 km | 8 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 93 km | 21 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 75 km | 0 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 51 km | 11 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri | M3.5 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1994 | 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas | M3.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1993 | 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri | M3.3 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Lynn, Arkansas | M3.3 | 139 km | 0 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M3.3 | 105 km | 22 km |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 4 km WSW of Howardville, Missouri | M3.3 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Nov 9, 1990 | 2 km NW of Marston, Missouri | M3.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 27, 1992 | 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri | M3.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2022 | 4 km SSW of Imboden, Arkansas | M3.1 | 121 km | 16 km |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 7 km S of Catron, Missouri | M3.1 | 136 km | 7 km |
| Feb 28, 2015 | 3 km NW of Marston, Missouri | M3.1 | 142 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
371 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 45 fatalities, 468 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 24, 2002 | EF4 | 27 km | 40.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 1981 | EF4 | 86 km | 63.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 66 km | 15.1 mi | 4 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 80 km | 20.2 mi | 2 |
| Dec 21, 1967 | EF4 | 51 km | 27.9 mi | 3 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF4 | 37 km | 9.1 mi | 7 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 77 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 71 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 61 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF3 | 79 km | 20.0 mi | 1 |
| May 25, 2011 | EF3 | 49 km | 47.4 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF3 | 94 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2002 | EF3 | 80 km | 4.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 18, 1984 | EF3 | 72 km | 26.0 mi | 1 |
| Feb 21, 1976 | EF3 | 73 km | 23.7 mi | 1 |
| May 7, 1973 | EF3 | 78 km | 36.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1970 | EF3 | 71 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1970 | EF3 | 81 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF3 | 93 km | 18.1 mi | 0 |
| Dec 8, 1966 | EF3 | 70 km | 1.3 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 | 45 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 9,641 | 50 km |
| 2022 | CEDAR BLUFF | 9,617 | 47 km |
| 2020 | BIG BARREN CREEK | 8,150 | 42 km |
| 2022 | STEGALL MOUNTAIN | 6,979 | 27 km |
| 2010 | WYLIE KING 1 | 6,077 | 53 km |
| 2015 | 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN | 5,112 | 27 km |
| 2011 | MINNINGHAW | 4,792 | 41 km |
| 2024 | BRIDGES RX | 4,781 | 52 km |
| 2009 | STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX | 4,717 | 27 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,602 | 41 km |
| 2021 | MILLER KING | 4,130 | 49 km |
| 2022 | SMITH MILL HOLLOW | 3,978 | 80 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 97 km |
| 1999 | STEGALL99 | 3,415 | 27 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 3,313 | 44 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,252 | 40 km |
| 2021 | VICTORY 1-7 | 3,237 | 55 km |
| 2024 | WOLF MOUNTAIN RX | 3,140 | 67 km |
| 1988 | HANES 1 | 3,139 | 47 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in |
Ellington has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.4").