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Weather & Climate in Monett, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Monett 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 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,362 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (21.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9290°N, 93.9277°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
13 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 | 104 km | 6 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 104 km | 6 km |
| Mar 23, 2024 | 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas | M2.7 | 140 km | 8 km |
| May 21, 2010 | 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.6 | 73 km | 1 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri | M2.6 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.5 | 103 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2015 | 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 113 km | 0 km |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 119 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.5 | 75 km | 0 km |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas | M2.5 | 120 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
623 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 202 fatalities, 1,927 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 2011 | EF5 | 61 km | 21.6 mi | 158 |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 59 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 24, 1975 | EF4 | 59 km | 11.9 mi | 3 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 94 km | 41.8 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | 93 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF3 | 92 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 50 km | 11.3 mi | 3 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 65 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2011 | EF3 | 100 km | 17.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 79 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 13 km | 42.0 mi | 1 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 89 km | 86.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 92 km | 25.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 24 km | 49.0 mi | 7 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 52 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 26, 1983 | EF3 | 88 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 77 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF3 | 25 km | 29.1 mi | 1 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 50 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 72 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
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 | 65 km |
| 2016 | RXBURN | 2,951 | 96 km |
| 2021 | BRUSH CREEK | 2,814 | 98 km |
| 2020 | TWIN PEAKS | 2,578 | 96 km |
| 2023 | RX TWIN PEAKS | 2,560 | 96 km |
| 2019 | SWAN CREEK | 2,365 | 86 km |
| 2002 | ROUNDTPCOX | 2,248 | 53 km |
| 2021 | EAST FORK | 2,134 | 39 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,108 | 100 km |
| 2023 | DEVREAUX | 2,031 | 78 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,031 | 82 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 2,022 | 86 km |
| 2024 | EAST FORK RX | 1,956 | 39 km |
| 2018 | ROCK CREEK RX | 1,956 | 36 km |
| 2013 | ROCK CREEK RX | 1,888 | 36 km |
| 2022 | ROCK CREEK | 1,867 | 36 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 1,523 | 71 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,346 | 77 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 1,280 | 46 km |
| 2021 | 21 TOUR ROAD NORTH | 1,203 | 54 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
Monett has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.7").