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Weather & Climate in Manchester, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Manchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,609/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7759°N, 72.5215°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Oct 2, 1994 | 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts | M3.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1994 | 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts | M3.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2000 | 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts | M3.3 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2015 | 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut | M3.3 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 1996 | 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island | M3.1 | 107 km | 12 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut | M3.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2002 | 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire | M2.8 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 1992 | 2 km SW of Napeague, New York | M2.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1999 | 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts | M2.7 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York | M2.7 | 117 km | 9 km |
| Aug 14, 2014 | 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut | M2.7 | 48 km | 4 km |
| Jan 13, 2015 | 2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut | M2.6 | 53 km | 9 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts | M2.6 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York | M2.6 | 100 km | 7 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts | M2.5 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jan 15, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York | M2.5 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 3 km NNW of Boxborough, Massachusetts | M2.5 | 116 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Henri | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 1991 | Bob | Category 2 | 104 mph | 100 km |
| 1985 | Gloria | Category 1 | 86 mph | 27 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
255 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 107 fatalities, 2,214 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 29, 1995 | EF4 | 89 km | 11.5 mi | 3 |
| Jul 10, 1989 | EF4 | 54 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1979 | EF4 | 17 km | 11.3 mi | 3 |
| Jun 9, 1953 | EF4 | 82 km | 34.9 mi | 94 |
| Jun 1, 2011 | EF3 | 41 km | 37.6 mi | 3 |
| Jun 22, 1981 | EF3 | 90 km | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1971 | EF3 | 63 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 1971 | EF3 | 51 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1970 | EF3 | 68 km | 35.4 mi | 1 |
| May 24, 1962 | EF3 | 56 km | 11.6 mi | 1 |
| May 10, 1954 | EF3 | 17 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1953 | EF3 | 76 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 1951 | EF3 | 22 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | EF2 | 79 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2006 | EF2 | 87 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2001 | EF2 | 50 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 1999 | EF2 | 86 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1997 | EF2 | 73 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1997 | EF2 | 70 km | 3.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 1989 | EF2 | 53 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in |
Manchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (3.3").