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Weather & Climate in Grovespring, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Grovespring 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 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,296 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3998°N, 92.6096°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
24 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 | 122 km | 8 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 112 km | 0 km |
| Sep 12, 2019 | 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas | M3.7 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 119 km | 6 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 9 km W of Alton, Missouri | M3.0 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri | M2.9 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 119 km | 6 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas | M2.8 | 120 km | 0 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas | M2.7 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas | M2.7 | 111 km | 3 km |
| May 14, 2007 | 12 km NE of Alton, Missouri | M2.7 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri | M2.6 | 87 km | 7 km |
| Sep 20, 1997 | 6 km NE of Ellington, Missouri | M2.6 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri | M2.6 | 20 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 17 km | 2 km |
| May 13, 2015 | 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 109 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
444 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 389 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 70 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 99 km | 20.0 mi | 2 |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 8 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 35 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 84 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 49 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 93 km | 11.0 mi | 2 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF3 | 83 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 74 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 50 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 76 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 99 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 28 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 88 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 59 km | 14.0 mi | 4 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 78 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF3 | 61 km | 35.4 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF3 | 99 km | 10.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2019 | EF2 | 64 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2018 | EF2 | 36 km | 9.0 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 | 63 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,931 | 79 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 6,686 | 84 km |
| 2010 | BRUSHY/CLAYTON | 6,401 | 78 km |
| 2020 | BIG CREEK | 6,399 | 84 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,344 | 43 km |
| 2021 | ROCK PILE | 5,067 | 73 km |
| 2006 | BIG SPRING FIRE | 4,921 | 61 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,767 | 63 km |
| 2023 | ELM SPRINGS RX | 4,378 | 73 km |
| 2009 | MOUNTAIN CREEK | 4,322 | 48 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,179 | 49 km |
| 2016 | BIG CREEK | 4,031 | 87 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 41 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 51 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,538 | 65 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,533 | 43 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,492 | 55 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 3,336 | 56 km |
| 2021 | KAINTUCK | 3,325 | 78 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) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in |
Grovespring has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.9").