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Weather & Climate in Marshfield, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Marshfield 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 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,493 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 | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,493 ft (455 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,377/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3387°N, 92.9071°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
20 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 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Sep 12, 2019 | 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas | M3.7 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 107 km | 6 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 9 km W of Alton, Missouri | M3.0 | 144 km | 1 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 108 km | 6 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas | M2.8 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas | M2.7 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas | M2.7 | 113 km | 3 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri | M2.6 | 106 km | 7 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri | M2.6 | 40 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 35 km | 2 km |
| May 13, 2015 | 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 101 km | 0 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.5 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 104 km | 4 km |
| May 2, 2001 | 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri | M2.5 | 103 km | 1 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 10 km S of Koshkonong, Missouri | M2.5 | 145 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
475 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 447 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 44 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 21 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 60 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 74 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 100 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 23 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 97 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 10 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 73 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 89 km | 42.0 mi | 1 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 63 km | 14.0 mi | 4 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 51 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF3 | 78 km | 35.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 83 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 94 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 24, 1954 | EF3 | 97 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2019 | EF2 | 40 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2018 | EF2 | 46 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2015 | EF2 | 99 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF2 | 94 km | 24.3 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 | 63 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,931 | 71 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 6,686 | 76 km |
| 2010 | BRUSHY/CLAYTON | 6,401 | 70 km |
| 2020 | BIG CREEK | 6,399 | 76 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,344 | 48 km |
| 2021 | ROCK PILE | 5,067 | 90 km |
| 2006 | BIG SPRING FIRE | 4,921 | 61 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,767 | 64 km |
| 2023 | ELM SPRINGS RX | 4,378 | 98 km |
| 2009 | MOUNTAIN CREEK | 4,322 | 53 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,179 | 50 km |
| 2016 | BIG CREEK | 4,031 | 79 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 67 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 78 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,538 | 66 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,533 | 46 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,492 | 54 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 3,336 | 62 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,135 | 54 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 | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in |
Marshfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.9").