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Weather & Climate in Houston, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Houston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°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 42.9 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,158 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 661/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3262°N, 91.9560°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
67 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 | 79 km | 8 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 125 km | 21 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 67 km | 0 km |
| Sep 12, 2019 | 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas | M3.7 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 121 km | 11 km |
| Aug 21, 2022 | 4 km SSW of Imboden, Arkansas | M3.1 | 145 km | 16 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 10 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.1 | 128 km | 9 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 9 km W of Alton, Missouri | M3.0 | 81 km | 1 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri | M2.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2012 | 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri | M2.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri | M2.9 | 105 km | 4 km |
| May 18, 2006 | 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri | M2.9 | 150 km | 6 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 0.4 km ESE of Maynard, Arkansas | M2.8 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Jul 31, 1995 | 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri | M2.8 | 109 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
357 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 393 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 24, 2002 | EF4 | 91 km | 40.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 87 km | 20.0 mi | 2 |
| Dec 21, 1967 | EF4 | 83 km | 27.9 mi | 3 |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 63 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF4 | 81 km | 9.1 mi | 7 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 24 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 37 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 45 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 70 km | 11.0 mi | 2 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF3 | 49 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 65 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 65 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 84 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 81 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 100 km | 14.0 mi | 4 |
| Jun 1, 1999 | EF3 | 79 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 1984 | EF3 | 73 km | 26.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF3 | 37 km | 35.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1970 | EF3 | 85 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1964 | EF3 | 88 km | 46.0 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 | 89 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 9,641 | 97 km |
| 2022 | CEDAR BLUFF | 9,617 | 90 km |
| 2020 | BIG BARREN CREEK | 8,150 | 86 km |
| 2022 | STEGALL MOUNTAIN | 6,979 | 72 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,344 | 88 km |
| 2015 | 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN | 5,112 | 73 km |
| 2021 | ROCK PILE | 5,067 | 46 km |
| 2011 | MINNINGHAW | 4,792 | 56 km |
| 2009 | STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX | 4,717 | 73 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,602 | 56 km |
| 2023 | ELM SPRINGS RX | 4,378 | 55 km |
| 2009 | MOUNTAIN CREEK | 4,322 | 92 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,179 | 96 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 42 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 15 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,533 | 89 km |
| 1999 | STEGALL99 | 3,415 | 73 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 3,336 | 96 km |
| 2021 | KAINTUCK | 3,325 | 57 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in |
Houston has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.1").