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Weather & Climate in Oakville, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oakville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 600 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 15.9 sq mi (41.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,214/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4701°N, 90.3046°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | St Louis Lambert International (STL) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 68 km | 21 km |
| Mar 2, 1990 | 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois | M3.4 | 107 km | 0 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M3.3 | 44 km | 22 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois | M3.2 | 117 km | 1 km |
| Jan 29, 1993 | 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois | M3.2 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Dec 27, 1992 | 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri | M3.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 1994 | 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois | M3.2 | 101 km | 15 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois | M3.1 | 103 km | 17 km |
| Mar 12, 2002 | 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri | M3.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois | M3.1 | 138 km | 1 km |
| Jun 27, 2005 | 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois | M3.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1994 | 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois | M3.0 | 108 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 2006 | 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri | M2.9 | 50 km | 6 km |
| Sep 5, 1995 | 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois | M2.9 | 111 km | 4 km |
| Sep 5, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois | M2.9 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri | M2.9 | 96 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri | M2.8 | 18 km | 8 km |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois | M2.8 | 68 km | 24 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri | M2.8 | 107 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1997 | 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois | M2.8 | 56 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
585 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 78 fatalities, 1,206 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF4 | 87 km | 53.5 mi | 1 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF4 | 75 km | 10.6 mi | 2 |
| Apr 22, 2011 | EF4 | 34 km | 21.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | EF4 | 97 km | 27.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1981 | EF4 | 32 km | 11.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 85 km | 15.1 mi | 4 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 90 km | 20.2 mi | 2 |
| Jan 24, 1967 | EF4 | 32 km | 25.0 mi | 3 |
| Feb 10, 1959 | EF4 | 27 km | 23.9 mi | 21 |
| Feb 24, 1956 | EF4 | 54 km | 77.6 mi | 6 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF3 | 54 km | 24.8 mi | 1 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF3 | 38 km | 4.2 mi | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 86 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2013 | EF3 | 39 km | 10.6 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2013 | EF3 | 46 km | 31.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 15 km | 6.7 mi | 1 |
| Mar 13, 2006 | EF3 | 98 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 77 km | 53.5 mi | 2 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 39 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1996 | EF3 | 91 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | SMITH MILL HOLLOW | 3,978 | 84 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,751 | 96 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,688 | 86 km |
| 2021 | BEAR PAW | 2,080 | 97 km |
| 2024 | BEAR PAW RX | 2,067 | 97 km |
| 2004 | CICERO CREEK | 1,846 | 79 km |
| 2021 | BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C | 1,728 | 89 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 1,586 | 96 km |
| 2010 | DELBRIDGE SOUTH | 1,574 | 96 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,552 | 96 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,483 | 96 km |
| 2024 | HARMON SPRING RX | 1,330 | 85 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 1,285 | 85 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 1,196 | 96 km |
| 2022 | JOHNSON MOUNTAIN | 1,155 | 99 km |
| 2024 | RENAULT | 1,085 | 85 km |
| 2021 | COUNCIL BLUFF BEACH | 1,059 | 98 km |
| 2024 | JOHNSON MTN BLOCK 2 RX | 1,033 | 98 km |
| 2021 | STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX | 1,011 | 95 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 820 | 98 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Oakville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.1").