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Weather & Climate in Pomona, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pomona enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8673°N, 91.9143°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Sharp County Regional (CKK) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
71 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 | 37 km | 8 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2014 | 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas | M3.8 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 30 km | 0 km |
| Sep 12, 2019 | 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas | M3.7 | 93 km | 18 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 110 km | 6 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 104 km | 11 km |
| Aug 20, 1994 | 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas | M3.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas | M3.4 | 138 km | 0 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Lynn, Arkansas | M3.3 | 109 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2022 | 4 km SSW of Imboden, Arkansas | M3.1 | 101 km | 16 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 10 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.1 | 94 km | 9 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 9 km W of Alton, Missouri | M3.0 | 41 km | 1 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri | M2.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2013 | Arkansas | M2.9 | 116 km | 15 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri | M2.9 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Feb 9, 2004 | 1 km SW of Reyno, Arkansas | M2.9 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Jan 26, 2009 | 1 km NNE of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas | M2.9 | 123 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
352 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 429 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 24, 2002 | EF4 | 81 km | 40.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 24, 1982 | EF4 | 81 km | 63.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 43 km | 20.0 mi | 2 |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 86 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF4 | 67 km | 9.1 mi | 7 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 58 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 20 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2011 | EF3 | 95 km | 47.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 94 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF3 | 2 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 37 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 95 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 5, 1996 | EF3 | 97 km | 46.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 1984 | EF3 | 37 km | 26.0 mi | 1 |
| Dec 2, 1982 | EF3 | 81 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 52 km | 1.5 mi | 2 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF3 | 25 km | 35.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 14, 1971 | EF3 | 92 km | 23.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1970 | EF3 | 49 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1968 | EF3 | 68 km | 7.3 mi | 3 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | HANDY | 12,818 | 69 km |
| 2007 | DEAD HORSE | 10,389 | 96 km |
| 2004 | LOWER WILD | 10,034 | 96 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 9,641 | 74 km |
| 2022 | CEDAR BLUFF | 9,617 | 69 km |
| 2013 | LOWER WILDERNESS RX | 8,699 | 96 km |
| 2020 | BIG BARREN CREEK | 8,150 | 68 km |
| 2022 | STEGALL MOUNTAIN | 6,979 | 68 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,931 | 83 km |
| 2021 | SYL BIRMINGHAM | 6,803 | 95 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 6,686 | 83 km |
| 2010 | BRUSHY/CLAYTON | 6,401 | 82 km |
| 2020 | BIG CREEK | 6,399 | 83 km |
| 2015 | 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN | 5,112 | 68 km |
| 2021 | ROCK PILE | 5,067 | 13 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 4,873 | 96 km |
| 2011 | MINNINGHAW | 4,792 | 83 km |
| 2024 | BRIDGES RX | 4,781 | 78 km |
| 2009 | STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX | 4,717 | 68 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,602 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Pomona has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.2").