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Weather & Climate in Oregon, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oregon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 930/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6910°N, 91.4220°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Sharp County Regional (CKK) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
99 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 4, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri | M4.5 | 143 km | 11 km |
| May 1, 2005 | 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas | M4.1 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Jul 7, 1991 | 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri | M3.9 | 13 km | 8 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1997 | 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.8 | 141 km | 0 km |
| Jun 4, 2014 | 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas | M3.8 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Sep 12, 2019 | 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas | M3.7 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.7 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 19 km | 0 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 62 km | 11 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Aug 20, 1994 | 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas | M3.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Lynn, Arkansas | M3.3 | 76 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.2 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Apr 23, 1994 | 7 km W of Gosnell, Arkansas | M3.2 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2022 | 4 km SSW of Imboden, Arkansas | M3.1 | 61 km | 16 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 4 km W of Malden, Missouri | M3.1 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 10 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.1 | 46 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
378 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 608 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 24, 2002 | EF4 | 50 km | 40.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 1999 | EF4 | 90 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 24, 1982 | EF4 | 60 km | 63.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 73 km | 20.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 22, 1981 | EF4 | 90 km | 63.0 mi | 1 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF4 | 37 km | 9.1 mi | 7 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 49 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2011 | EF3 | 53 km | 47.4 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF3 | 50 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 66 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 66 km | 77.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF3 | 95 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF3 | 97 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 5, 1996 | EF3 | 93 km | 46.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 1984 | EF3 | 12 km | 26.0 mi | 1 |
| Dec 2, 1982 | EF3 | 60 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 69 km | 1.5 mi | 2 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF3 | 72 km | 35.4 mi | 0 |
| Feb 21, 1976 | EF3 | 84 km | 23.7 mi | 1 |
| May 7, 1973 | EF3 | 96 km | 36.0 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 | 31 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 9,641 | 32 km |
| 2022 | CEDAR BLUFF | 9,617 | 30 km |
| 2020 | BIG BARREN CREEK | 8,150 | 33 km |
| 2022 | STEGALL MOUNTAIN | 6,979 | 48 km |
| 2010 | WYLIE KING 1 | 6,077 | 80 km |
| 2015 | 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN | 5,112 | 48 km |
| 2021 | ROCK PILE | 5,067 | 61 km |
| 2011 | MINNINGHAW | 4,792 | 86 km |
| 2024 | BRIDGES RX | 4,781 | 35 km |
| 2009 | STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX | 4,717 | 48 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,602 | 86 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 4,493 | 99 km |
| 2021 | MILLER KING | 4,130 | 78 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 100 km |
| 1999 | STEGALL99 | 3,415 | 47 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 3,313 | 74 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,252 | 83 km |
| 2021 | VICTORY 1-7 | 3,237 | 81 km |
| 2024 | WOLF MOUNTAIN RX | 3,140 | 29 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Oregon has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.6").