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Weather & Climate in Lockwood, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lockwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 889/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3856°N, 93.9533°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 141 km | 6 km |
| May 18, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 141 km | 6 km |
| May 21, 2010 | 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.6 | 120 km | 1 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 110 km | 2 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri | M2.6 | 132 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 119 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2015 | 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.5 | 121 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
571 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 203 fatalities, 1,842 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 2011 | EF5 | 68 km | 21.6 mi | 158 |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 66 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 24, 1975 | EF4 | 83 km | 11.9 mi | 3 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 67 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 26 km | 11.3 mi | 3 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 71 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 47 km | 42.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 69 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 97 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 56 km | 49.0 mi | 7 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 54 km | 86.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 95 km | 25.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 1999 | EF3 | 66 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1995 | EF3 | 67 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 49 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 26, 1983 | EF3 | 66 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 76 km | 70.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 84 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 62 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF3 | 44 km | 29.1 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,427 acres, 1986).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 3,427 | 82 km |
| 2021 | EAST FORK | 2,134 | 87 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,043 | 88 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,023 | 93 km |
| 2024 | EAST FORK RX | 1,956 | 87 km |
| 2018 | ROCK CREEK RX | 1,956 | 85 km |
| 2013 | ROCK CREEK RX | 1,888 | 85 km |
| 2022 | ROCK CREEK | 1,867 | 85 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 1,523 | 96 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,356 | 54 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,346 | 27 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,305 | 75 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,282 | 94 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 1,280 | 88 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 1,075 | 96 km |
| 1984 | RESIDENT | 1,048 | 77 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,045 | 92 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 953 | 87 km |
| 2022 | BEAN HOLLOW | 952 | 88 km |
| 2014 | BEAN HOLLOW RX | 926 | 88 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Lockwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.8").