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Weather & Climate in Fordland, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fordland 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 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,604 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 614/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1576°N, 92.9407°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
21 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 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 126 km | 0 km |
| Sep 12, 2019 | 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas | M3.7 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 87 km | 6 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas | M3.4 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 9 km W of Alton, Missouri | M3.0 | 138 km | 1 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 87 km | 6 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas | M2.8 | 108 km | 0 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas | M2.7 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas | M2.7 | 97 km | 3 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri | M2.6 | 103 km | 7 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri | M2.6 | 43 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 52 km | 2 km |
| May 13, 2015 | 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 81 km | 0 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.5 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 84 km | 4 km |
| May 2, 2001 | 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri | M2.5 | 90 km | 1 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 10 km S of Koshkonong, Missouri | M2.5 | 136 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
475 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 527 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 33 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 92 km | 20.0 mi | 2 |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 32 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 66 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 89 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF3 | 95 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 24 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 95 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 79 km | 42.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 88 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 12 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 83 km | 14.0 mi | 4 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 45 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 93 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF3 | 74 km | 35.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 94 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 89 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1968 | EF3 | 100 km | 7.3 mi | 3 |
| Mar 24, 1954 | EF3 | 81 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2019 | EF2 | 25 km | 10.3 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 | 83 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,931 | 51 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 6,686 | 56 km |
| 2010 | BRUSHY/CLAYTON | 6,401 | 50 km |
| 2020 | BIG CREEK | 6,399 | 56 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,344 | 68 km |
| 2021 | ROCK PILE | 5,067 | 84 km |
| 2006 | BIG SPRING FIRE | 4,921 | 82 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,767 | 84 km |
| 2009 | MOUNTAIN CREEK | 4,322 | 73 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,179 | 70 km |
| 2016 | BIG CREEK | 4,031 | 59 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 81 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 86 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,538 | 86 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,533 | 67 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,492 | 74 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 3,336 | 83 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,135 | 74 km |
| 2012 | KINFOLK RD | 2,883 | 71 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Fordland has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.9").