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 (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
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
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 | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in |
Oregon has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (3.0").