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Weather & Climate in Norwood, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Norwood 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 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,486 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 | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 520/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1084°N, 92.4149°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
37 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 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 1991 | 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri | M3.9 | 89 km | 8 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 81 km | 0 km |
| Sep 12, 2019 | 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas | M3.7 | 109 km | 18 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 96 km | 6 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas | M3.4 | 145 km | 0 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 10 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.1 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 9 km W of Alton, Missouri | M3.0 | 93 km | 1 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri | M2.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri | M2.9 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 97 km | 6 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas | M2.8 | 85 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 5 km WNW of Smithville, Arkansas | M2.8 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas | M2.7 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas | M2.7 | 77 km | 3 km |
| May 14, 2007 | 12 km NE of Alton, Missouri | M2.7 | 105 km | 8 km |
| Oct 26, 1998 | 10 km NE of Van Buren, Missouri | M2.7 | 131 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
429 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 424 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 79 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 62 km | 20.0 mi | 2 |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 35 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 29 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 57 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 67 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF3 | 50 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 69 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 95 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 93 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 62 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 43 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 95 km | 14.0 mi | 4 |
| Oct 18, 1984 | EF3 | 88 km | 26.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 92 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 80 km | 1.5 mi | 2 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF3 | 28 km | 35.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 14, 1971 | EF3 | 97 km | 23.6 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1968 | EF3 | 81 km | 7.3 mi | 3 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF3 | 95 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: UNNAMED (7,388 acres, 1994).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 7,388 | 99 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,931 | 58 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 6,686 | 61 km |
| 2010 | BRUSHY/CLAYTON | 6,401 | 56 km |
| 2020 | BIG CREEK | 6,399 | 61 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,344 | 80 km |
| 2021 | ROCK PILE | 5,067 | 39 km |
| 2006 | BIG SPRING FIRE | 4,921 | 98 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,767 | 100 km |
| 2023 | ELM SPRINGS RX | 4,378 | 88 km |
| 2009 | MOUNTAIN CREEK | 4,322 | 85 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,179 | 86 km |
| 2016 | BIG CREEK | 4,031 | 64 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 60 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 50 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,533 | 80 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,492 | 92 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 3,336 | 93 km |
| 2021 | KAINTUCK | 3,325 | 92 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,135 | 90 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in |
Norwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.0").