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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 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Pocahontas has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.7").