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Weather & Climate in Phillipsburg, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Phillipsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,411 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 199/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5539°N, 92.7849°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jul 7, 1991 | 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri | M3.9 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 135 km | 0 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 132 km | 6 km |
| May 18, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 9 km W of Alton, Missouri | M3.0 | 149 km | 1 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri | M2.9 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas | M2.8 | 141 km | 0 km |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas | M2.7 | 132 km | 3 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri | M2.6 | 109 km | 7 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri | M2.6 | 44 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 14 km | 2 km |
| May 13, 2015 | 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 125 km | 0 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.5 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 127 km | 4 km |
| May 2, 2001 | 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri | M2.5 | 119 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
457 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 372 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 68 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 25 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 56 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 88 km | 32.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 54 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 97 km | 11.0 mi | 2 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 77 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 45 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 75 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 66 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 35 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 39 km | 14.0 mi | 4 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 71 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 91 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF3 | 84 km | 35.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 90 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 94 km | 19.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2019 | EF2 | 65 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2018 | EF2 | 57 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2012 | EF2 | 36 km | 9.5 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 acres, 1994).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 7,388 | 41 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,931 | 94 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 6,686 | 99 km |
| 2010 | BRUSHY/CLAYTON | 6,401 | 93 km |
| 2020 | BIG CREEK | 6,399 | 99 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,344 | 23 km |
| 2021 | ROCK PILE | 5,067 | 97 km |
| 2006 | BIG SPRING FIRE | 4,921 | 40 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,767 | 42 km |
| 2023 | ELM SPRINGS RX | 4,378 | 77 km |
| 2009 | MOUNTAIN CREEK | 4,322 | 28 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,179 | 27 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 49 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 67 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,538 | 43 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,533 | 22 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,492 | 33 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 3,336 | 37 km |
| 2021 | KAINTUCK | 3,325 | 83 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,135 | 31 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Phillipsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.8").