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Weather & Climate in Pierce City, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pierce City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,227 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,141/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9459°N, 94.0002°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 110 km | 6 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 110 km | 6 km |
| Mar 23, 2024 | 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas | M2.7 | 146 km | 8 km |
| May 21, 2010 | 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.6 | 72 km | 1 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri | M2.6 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.5 | 110 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2015 | 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 120 km | 0 km |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 126 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.5 | 74 km | 0 km |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas | M2.5 | 125 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
638 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 204 fatalities, 1,948 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 2011 | EF5 | 54 km | 21.6 mi | 158 |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 65 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 24, 1975 | EF4 | 53 km | 11.9 mi | 3 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 89 km | 41.8 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | 90 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF3 | 93 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 45 km | 11.3 mi | 3 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 58 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2011 | EF3 | 95 km | 17.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 83 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 99 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 18 km | 42.0 mi | 1 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 86 km | 25.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 83 km | 86.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 18 km | 49.0 mi | 7 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 56 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 26, 1983 | EF3 | 82 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 71 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 96 km | 70.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF3 | 19 km | 29.1 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,427 acres, 1986).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 3,427 | 58 km |
| 2016 | RXBURN | 2,951 | 95 km |
| 2021 | BRUSH CREEK | 2,814 | 94 km |
| 2020 | TWIN PEAKS | 2,578 | 95 km |
| 2023 | RX TWIN PEAKS | 2,560 | 95 km |
| 2019 | SWAN CREEK | 2,365 | 93 km |
| 2002 | ROUNDTPCOX | 2,248 | 54 km |
| 2021 | EAST FORK | 2,134 | 44 km |
| 2023 | DEVREAUX | 2,031 | 85 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,031 | 85 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 2,022 | 93 km |
| 2024 | EAST FORK RX | 1,956 | 44 km |
| 2018 | ROCK CREEK RX | 1,956 | 41 km |
| 2013 | ROCK CREEK RX | 1,888 | 41 km |
| 2022 | ROCK CREEK | 1,867 | 41 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 1,523 | 65 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,346 | 74 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 1,280 | 43 km |
| 2021 | 21 TOUR ROAD NORTH | 1,203 | 55 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 1,198 | 99 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
Pierce City has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.7").