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Weather & Climate in Perry, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Perry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. 87% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 514/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7107°N, 89.8430°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Farmington Regional (FAM) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 86.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Earthquake History
226 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 | 65 km | 1 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri | M4.5 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Feb 5, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois | M4.2 | 69 km | 16 km |
| Jun 6, 2003 | 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky | M4.0 | 119 km | 3 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 102 km | 21 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | M3.9 | 100 km | 8 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri | M3.7 | 111 km | 8 km |
| Jan 2, 2006 | 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois | M3.6 | 126 km | 7 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Jun 20, 2005 | 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.6 | 115 km | 19 km |
| Mar 15, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.6 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.5 | 111 km | 4 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri | M3.5 | 110 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2016 | 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois | M3.5 | 94 km | 16 km |
| Sep 9, 2016 | 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee | M3.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1990 | 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois | M3.4 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Sep 26, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.4 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M3.3 | 67 km | 22 km |
| Feb 6, 1993 | 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri | M3.3 | 117 km | 8 km |
| Jun 17, 2012 | 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee | M3.3 | 147 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
592 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 73 fatalities, 982 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF5 | 66 km | 5.4 mi | 1 |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF4 | 14 km | 53.5 mi | 1 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF4 | 86 km | 10.6 mi | 2 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | EF4 | 4 km | 27.5 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2003 | EF4 | 87 km | 33.0 mi | 2 |
| May 29, 1982 | EF4 | 64 km | 17.0 mi | 10 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 62 km | 15.1 mi | 4 |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF4 | 92 km | 16.8 mi | 1 |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF4 | 32 km | 28.3 mi | 11 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 74 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 50 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 52 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 77 km | 14.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF3 | 95 km | 20.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 62 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 18 km | 53.5 mi | 2 |
| May 6, 2003 | EF3 | 40 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF3 | 59 km | 19.3 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 2002 | EF3 | 58 km | 4.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 19, 1996 | EF3 | 3 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: COUNCIL BLUFF (3,035 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | COUNCIL BLUFF | 3,035 | 96 km |
| 2024 | COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX | 2,846 | 96 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,751 | 99 km |
| 2010 | COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE | 2,651 | 96 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,512 | 97 km |
| 2021 | RED SHALE UNIT RX | 2,123 | 67 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,627 | 56 km |
| 2019 | ATWOOD RIDGE RX | 1,622 | 56 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 1,586 | 98 km |
| 2010 | DELBRIDGE SOUTH | 1,574 | 98 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,552 | 69 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,483 | 69 km |
| 2020 | UNNAMED | 1,334 | 70 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,260 | 82 km |
| 2024 | RED SHALE RX | 1,259 | 67 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 1,257 | 60 km |
| 2021 | OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX | 1,235 | 61 km |
| 2019 | KINKAID RX | 1,215 | 37 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,187 | 84 km |
| 2022 | JOHNSON MOUNTAIN | 1,155 | 93 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Perry has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.3").