Weather & Climate in Pocahontas, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pocahontas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 470/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5012°N, 89.6390°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Cape Girardeau Regional (CGI) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
300 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 | 39 km | 1 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri | M4.5 | 104 km | 11 km |
| Feb 5, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois | M4.2 | 43 km | 16 km |
| Jun 6, 2003 | 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky | M4.0 | 90 km | 3 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | M3.9 | 72 km | 8 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 128 km | 21 km |
| May 16, 2024 | 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.8 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri | M3.7 | 83 km | 8 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri | M3.6 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Jun 20, 2005 | 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.6 | 85 km | 19 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 124 km | 11 km |
| Jan 2, 2006 | 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois | M3.6 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Mar 15, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.6 | 83 km | 8 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri | M3.5 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.5 | 82 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 2016 | 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois | M3.5 | 66 km | 16 km |
| Sep 9, 2016 | 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee | M3.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.4 | 88 km | 13 km |
| Apr 28, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.4 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M3.3 | 96 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
566 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 68 fatalities, 1,002 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF5 | 73 km | 5.4 mi | 1 |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF4 | 41 km | 53.5 mi | 1 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF4 | 90 km | 26.1 mi | 8 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | EF4 | 26 km | 27.5 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2003 | EF4 | 60 km | 33.0 mi | 2 |
| May 29, 1982 | EF4 | 56 km | 17.0 mi | 10 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 84 km | 15.1 mi | 4 |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF4 | 100 km | 16.8 mi | 1 |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF4 | 26 km | 28.3 mi | 11 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 56 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 78 km | 19.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 67 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 72 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 54 km | 14.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 81 km | 42.5 mi | 3 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF3 | 83 km | 20.0 mi | 1 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | EF3 | 81 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 48 km | 53.5 mi | 2 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 92 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2003 | EF3 | 14 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,286 acres, 2019).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,286 | 98 km |
| 2021 | RED SHALE UNIT RX | 2,123 | 53 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,627 | 29 km |
| 2019 | ATWOOD RIDGE RX | 1,622 | 29 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,552 | 89 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 1,510 | 90 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,483 | 89 km |
| 2021 | BEATTY BRANCH RX | 1,396 | 97 km |
| 2020 | UNNAMED | 1,334 | 41 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,260 | 99 km |
| 2024 | RED SHALE RX | 1,259 | 52 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 1,257 | 31 km |
| 2021 | OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX | 1,235 | 31 km |
| 2019 | KINKAID RX | 1,215 | 39 km |
| 2022 | KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX | 1,115 | 39 km |
| 2024 | PINE HOLLOW RX | 1,038 | 90 km |
| 2021 | ROCKY BRANCH RX | 1,033 | 99 km |
| 2021 | STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX | 1,011 | 41 km |
| 2022 | BEAN RIDGE RX | 955 | 36 km |
| 2024 | PLEASANT VALLEY RX | 899 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Pocahontas has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (3.3").