Weather & Climate in Pierpont, MO

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Pierpont experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	54.1°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	774 ft (236 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	296/sq mi
Coordinates	38.8622°N, 92.3150°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Columbia Regional (COU) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 5.9"

Wettest Month (May) 5.08"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.

Jul 31, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	39 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2001	1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri	M3.1	136 km	5 km
Jan 21, 1992	5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri	M3.1	101 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2004	6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri	M2.9	79 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2003	1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri	M2.9	122 km	4 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	136 km	2 km
Mar 7, 2009	7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri	M2.6	132 km	7 km
Feb 3, 2014	18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri	M2.6	150 km	14 km
Sep 19, 2024	1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri	M2.6	136 km	2 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	123 km	8 km
Apr 29, 2018	3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri	M2.5	148 km	2 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: 10 fatalities, 255 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006	EF4	66 km	29.0 mi	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	96 km	28.2 mi	1
Jun 12, 1970	EF4	91 km	16.1 mi	0
May 22, 2019	EF3	64 km	32.7 mi	0
Mar 13, 2006	EF3	86 km	6.0 mi	0
Mar 13, 2006	EF3	84 km	44.5 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	79 km	35.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	53 km	19.7 mi	4
Nov 10, 1998	EF3	10 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 4, 1995	EF3	61 km	26.0 mi	0
Nov 27, 1990	EF3	12 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 27, 1990	EF3	10 km	12.0 mi	0
May 1, 1983	EF3	57 km	9.0 mi	0
May 12, 1980	EF3	98 km	15.8 mi	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	98 km	11.2 mi	0
Jun 12, 1970	EF3	98 km	8.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 1970	EF3	53 km	16.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 2023	EF2	92 km	6.9 mi	0
May 25, 2011	EF2	82 km	2.1 mi	0
Oct 17, 2007	EF2	77 km	4.1 mi	2

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	WOOLDRIDGE FIRE	1,323	18 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,154	94 km
2010	KK RANCH ROAD	1,112	64 km
1994	UNNAMED	864	97 km
1994	UNNAMED	790	98 km
2005	UNNAMED	679	91 km
1994	UNNAMED	644	93 km
2006	UNNAMED	578	69 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	1.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	33°F (1°C)	1.9 in
March	44°F (7°C)	3.1 in
April	55°F (13°C)	4.1 in
May	64°F (18°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.2 in
July	78°F (25°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.6 in
September	68°F (20°C)	3.8 in
October	56°F (14°C)	3.2 in
November	44°F (6°C)	3.3 in
December	33°F (0°C)	2.4 in

Pierpont has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.6").

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