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Weather & Climate in Mine La Motte, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mine La Motte experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 794 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6156°N, 90.2898°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Farmington Regional (FAM) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
228 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 26, 1990 | 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri | M4.8 | 79 km | 1 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri | M4.5 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Feb 5, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois | M4.2 | 101 km | 16 km |
| Jun 6, 2003 | 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky | M4.0 | 141 km | 3 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | M3.9 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 74 km | 21 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri | M3.7 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 148 km | 0 km |
| Jun 20, 2005 | 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.6 | 137 km | 19 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 98 km | 11 km |
| Mar 15, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.6 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri | M3.5 | 113 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2016 | 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois | M3.5 | 123 km | 16 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.5 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Sep 9, 2016 | 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee | M3.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.4 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M3.3 | 54 km | 22 km |
| Jun 17, 2012 | 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee | M3.3 | 150 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
520 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 56 fatalities, 773 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF4 | 28 km | 53.5 mi | 1 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | EF4 | 41 km | 27.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2002 | EF4 | 94 km | 40.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 26 km | 15.1 mi | 4 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 80 km | 20.2 mi | 2 |
| Dec 21, 1967 | EF4 | 74 km | 27.9 mi | 3 |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF4 | 72 km | 28.3 mi | 11 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 15 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 12 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 82 km | 14.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF3 | 80 km | 20.0 mi | 1 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 99 km | 6.7 mi | 1 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 34 km | 53.5 mi | 2 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 56 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2003 | EF3 | 61 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF3 | 89 km | 19.3 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 2002 | EF3 | 48 km | 4.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 19, 1996 | EF3 | 39 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1982 | EF3 | 71 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 1981 | EF3 | 65 km | 7.1 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STEGALL MOUNTAIN (6,979 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | STEGALL MOUNTAIN | 6,979 | 100 km |
| 2010 | WYLIE KING 1 | 6,077 | 83 km |
| 2015 | 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN | 5,112 | 100 km |
| 2011 | MINNINGHAW | 4,792 | 95 km |
| 2009 | STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX | 4,717 | 100 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,602 | 95 km |
| 2021 | MILLER KING | 4,130 | 82 km |
| 2022 | SMITH MILL HOLLOW | 3,978 | 74 km |
| 1999 | STEGALL99 | 3,415 | 100 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 3,313 | 82 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,252 | 95 km |
| 2021 | VICTORY 1-7 | 3,237 | 85 km |
| 2021 | COUNCIL BLUFF | 3,035 | 58 km |
| 2022 | LITTLE CREEK | 3,004 | 95 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,963 | 91 km |
| 2021 | HODGE HOLLOW | 2,922 | 98 km |
| 2024 | COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX | 2,846 | 58 km |
| 2004 | 04 RX CAMPBELL/BEAVER | 2,772 | 96 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,751 | 62 km |
| 2005 | MCKENZIE HILL | 2,722 | 65 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in |
Mine La Motte has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.4").