Weather & Climate in Hurley, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hurley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,089 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 242/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9314°N, 93.4991°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Sep 12, 2019 | 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas | M3.7 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 77 km | 6 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas | M3.4 | 137 km | 0 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 77 km | 6 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas | M2.8 | 128 km | 0 km |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas | M2.7 | 117 km | 3 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas | M2.7 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri | M2.6 | 150 km | 7 km |
| May 21, 2010 | 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.6 | 97 km | 1 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri | M2.6 | 98 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 104 km | 2 km |
| May 13, 2015 | 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 82 km | 0 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.5 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 88 km | 4 km |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas | M2.5 | 108 km | 4 km |
| May 2, 2001 | 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri | M2.5 | 119 km | 1 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.5 | 98 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
553 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 195 fatalities, 1,787 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 2011 | EF5 | 98 km | 21.6 mi | 158 |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 26 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 24, 1975 | EF4 | 97 km | 11.9 mi | 3 |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 87 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 93 km | 21.6 mi | 4 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 78 km | 11.3 mi | 3 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 49 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 66 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 27 km | 42.0 mi | 1 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 62 km | 49.0 mi | 7 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 30 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 81 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF3 | 62 km | 29.1 mi | 1 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 76 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 92 km | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 65 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1971 | EF3 | 97 km | 13.1 mi | 1 |
| Mar 24, 1954 | EF3 | 28 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 24, 1954 | EF3 | 95 km | 20.6 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | EF2 | 87 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,931 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,931 | 65 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 6,686 | 68 km |
| 2010 | BRUSHY/CLAYTON | 6,401 | 65 km |
| 2020 | BIG CREEK | 6,399 | 68 km |
| 2016 | BIG CREEK | 4,031 | 68 km |
| 2021 | GOETZ | 2,615 | 69 km |
| 2019 | SWAN CREEK | 2,365 | 49 km |
| 2005 | NORTH RIVER ROAD RX | 2,259 | 100 km |
| 2002 | ROUNDTPCOX | 2,248 | 72 km |
| 2021 | EAST FORK | 2,134 | 37 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,108 | 64 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,038 | 70 km |
| 2023 | DEVREAUX | 2,031 | 41 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,031 | 81 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 2,022 | 57 km |
| 2018 | ROZELL | 1,970 | 69 km |
| 2024 | EAST FORK RX | 1,956 | 37 km |
| 2018 | ROCK CREEK RX | 1,956 | 40 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 1,891 | 67 km |
| 2013 | ROCK CREEK RX | 1,888 | 40 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in |
Hurley has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (2.5").