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Weather & Climate in Mountain View, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mountain View enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°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 44.0 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,158 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 701/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9953°N, 91.7038°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Sharp County Regional (CKK) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
72 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 | 37 km | 8 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 140 km | 21 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 25 km | 0 km |
| Sep 12, 2019 | 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas | M3.7 | 115 km | 18 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 87 km | 11 km |
| Aug 20, 1994 | 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas | M3.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Lynn, Arkansas | M3.3 | 114 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2022 | 4 km SSW of Imboden, Arkansas | M3.1 | 102 km | 16 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 10 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.1 | 86 km | 9 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 9 km W of Alton, Missouri | M3.0 | 38 km | 1 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri | M2.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2009 | 1 km NNE of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas | M2.9 | 122 km | 4 km |
| Feb 9, 2004 | 1 km SW of Reyno, Arkansas | M2.9 | 110 km | 13 km |
| May 21, 2012 | 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri | M2.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2013 | Arkansas | M2.9 | 122 km | 15 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri | M2.9 | 129 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
350 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 397 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 24, 2002 | EF4 | 61 km | 40.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 24, 1982 | EF4 | 91 km | 63.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 66 km | 20.0 mi | 2 |
| Dec 21, 1967 | EF4 | 92 km | 27.9 mi | 3 |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 94 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF4 | 48 km | 9.1 mi | 7 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 59 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 8 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2011 | EF3 | 79 km | 47.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 88 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF3 | 24 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 60 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 18, 1984 | EF3 | 30 km | 26.0 mi | 1 |
| Dec 2, 1982 | EF3 | 91 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 73 km | 1.5 mi | 2 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF3 | 37 km | 35.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1970 | EF3 | 43 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1968 | EF3 | 91 km | 7.3 mi | 3 |
| Mar 25, 1964 | EF3 | 61 km | 46.0 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF3 | 64 km | 10.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | HANDY | 12,818 | 52 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 9,641 | 59 km |
| 2022 | CEDAR BLUFF | 9,617 | 53 km |
| 2020 | BIG BARREN CREEK | 8,150 | 50 km |
| 2022 | STEGALL MOUNTAIN | 6,979 | 46 km |
| 2015 | 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN | 5,112 | 46 km |
| 2021 | ROCK PILE | 5,067 | 32 km |
| 2011 | MINNINGHAW | 4,792 | 61 km |
| 2024 | BRIDGES RX | 4,781 | 64 km |
| 2009 | STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX | 4,717 | 46 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,602 | 60 km |
| 2023 | ELM SPRINGS RX | 4,378 | 95 km |
| 2021 | MILLER KING | 4,130 | 99 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 84 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 58 km |
| 1999 | STEGALL99 | 3,415 | 46 km |
| 2021 | KAINTUCK | 3,325 | 96 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 3,313 | 94 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,252 | 58 km |
| 2024 | WOLF MOUNTAIN RX | 3,140 | 66 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in |
Mountain View has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.3").