Weather & Climate in Penermon, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Penermon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 395/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7902°N, 89.8281°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Malden Regional (MAW) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
411 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 26, 1990 | 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri | M4.8 | 45 km | 1 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri | M4.5 | 24 km | 11 km |
| May 1, 2005 | 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas | M4.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois | M4.2 | 86 km | 16 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas | M4.1 | 121 km | 15 km |
| Jun 6, 2003 | 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky | M4.0 | 75 km | 3 km |
| Jun 2, 2005 | 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | M4.0 | 78 km | 15 km |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas | M4.0 | 94 km | 24 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | M3.9 | 37 km | 8 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas | M3.8 | 96 km | 19 km |
| Sep 17, 1997 | 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.8 | 137 km | 0 km |
| May 16, 2024 | 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.8 | 73 km | 8 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri | M3.7 | 42 km | 8 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.7 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2019 | 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee | M3.7 | 81 km | 14 km |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas | M3.6 | 109 km | 17 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri | M3.6 | 71 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 2015 | 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri | M3.6 | 82 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
591 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 141 fatalities, 1,224 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF4 | 71 km | 168.5 mi | 57 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | EF4 | 99 km | 27.5 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2003 | EF4 | 89 km | 33.0 mi | 2 |
| Jan 21, 1999 | EF4 | 86 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 97 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 95 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 22, 1981 | EF4 | 57 km | 63.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 92 km | 2.0 mi | 4 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 82 km | 6.5 mi | 17 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 10 km | 19.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF3 | 90 km | 122.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 97 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2016 | EF3 | 96 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 91 km | 42.5 mi | 3 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 27 km | 14.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF3 | 34 km | 20.0 mi | 1 |
| May 25, 2011 | EF3 | 91 km | 47.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 80 km | 18.0 mi | 16 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 97 km | 8.0 mi | 2 |
| May 6, 2003 | EF3 | 67 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WYLIE KING 1 (6,077 acres, 2010).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2010 | WYLIE KING 1 | 6,077 | 66 km |
| 2021 | MILLER KING | 4,130 | 70 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 3,313 | 75 km |
| 2021 | VICTORY 1-7 | 3,237 | 65 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,627 | 81 km |
| 2019 | ATWOOD RIDGE RX | 1,622 | 81 km |
| 2024 | ESSMAN SPRING RX | 1,495 | 66 km |
| 2020 | UNNAMED | 1,334 | 64 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 1,257 | 72 km |
| 2021 | OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX | 1,235 | 72 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 1,232 | 68 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 1,147 | 97 km |
| 2022 | BEAN RIDGE RX | 955 | 65 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 839 | 71 km |
| 2021 | UPALIKA 3 AND 4 HARMONY 3 | 824 | 76 km |
| 2022 | ESSMAN 4 GOOSECREEK 1 3 4 7 8 | 823 | 65 km |
| 2020 | VICTORY 1 | 765 | 66 km |
| 2024 | WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX | 691 | 63 km |
| 2019 | WOLF CREEK SOUTH RX | 648 | 63 km |
| 2021 | WOLF HOLLOW RX | 636 | 56 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.9 in |
Penermon has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (2.4").