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Weather & Climate in Mansfield, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mansfield 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 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,476 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 731/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1067°N, 92.5807°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Aug 22, 2000 | 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 1991 | 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri | M3.9 | 102 km | 8 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 94 km | 0 km |
| Sep 12, 2019 | 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas | M3.7 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 89 km | 6 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas | M3.4 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 9 km W of Alton, Missouri | M3.0 | 106 km | 1 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 90 km | 6 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas | M2.8 | 88 km | 0 km |
| May 14, 2007 | 12 km NE of Alton, Missouri | M2.7 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas | M2.7 | 79 km | 3 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas | M2.7 | 105 km | 8 km |
| Oct 26, 1998 | 10 km NE of Van Buren, Missouri | M2.7 | 146 km | 4 km |
| Jul 22, 2017 | 14 km SW of Mountain View, Arkansas | M2.7 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri | M2.6 | 70 km | 7 km |
| Sep 20, 1997 | 6 km NE of Ellington, Missouri | M2.6 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Oct 8, 1996 | 18 km NNW of Ravenden Springs, Arkansas | M2.6 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri | M2.6 | 19 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
443 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 541 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 64 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 68 km | 20.0 mi | 2 |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 28 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 39 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 71 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 73 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF3 | 63 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 100 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 55 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 69 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 30 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 91 km | 14.0 mi | 4 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 78 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 95 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 86 km | 1.5 mi | 2 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF3 | 42 km | 35.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 14, 1971 | EF3 | 95 km | 23.6 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1968 | EF3 | 83 km | 7.3 mi | 3 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF2 | 98 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF2 | 100 km | 3.2 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 | 94 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,931 | 49 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 6,686 | 54 km |
| 2010 | BRUSHY/CLAYTON | 6,401 | 48 km |
| 2020 | BIG CREEK | 6,399 | 54 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,344 | 75 km |
| 2021 | ROCK PILE | 5,067 | 52 km |
| 2006 | BIG SPRING FIRE | 4,921 | 93 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,767 | 94 km |
| 2023 | ELM SPRINGS RX | 4,378 | 96 km |
| 2009 | MOUNTAIN CREEK | 4,322 | 80 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,179 | 80 km |
| 2016 | BIG CREEK | 4,031 | 57 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 65 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 61 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,538 | 96 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,533 | 74 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,492 | 86 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 3,336 | 89 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,135 | 84 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 | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Mansfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.9").