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Weather & Climate in Poplar Bluff, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Poplar Bluff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 13.0 sq mi (33.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7570°N, 90.3929°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Poplar Bluff Regional Business (POF) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
421 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 | 82 km | 1 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri | M4.5 | 55 km | 11 km |
| May 1, 2005 | 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas | M4.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois | M4.2 | 127 km | 16 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas | M4.1 | 112 km | 15 km |
| Jun 2, 2005 | 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | M4.0 | 106 km | 15 km |
| Jun 6, 2003 | 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky | M4.0 | 125 km | 3 km |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas | M4.0 | 100 km | 24 km |
| Jul 7, 1991 | 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri | M3.9 | 105 km | 8 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | M3.9 | 87 km | 8 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2024 | 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.8 | 103 km | 8 km |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas | M3.8 | 101 km | 19 km |
| Sep 17, 1997 | 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.8 | 121 km | 0 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.7 | 127 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri | M3.7 | 92 km | 8 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 107 km | 0 km |
| Apr 24, 2019 | 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee | M3.7 | 110 km | 14 km |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas | M3.6 | 106 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
531 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 706 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 24, 2002 | EF4 | 62 km | 40.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 1999 | EF4 | 55 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 1981 | EF4 | 18 km | 63.0 mi | 1 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF4 | 72 km | 9.1 mi | 7 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 94 km | 6.5 mi | 17 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 60 km | 19.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 87 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 66 km | 14.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF3 | 24 km | 20.0 mi | 1 |
| May 25, 2011 | EF3 | 41 km | 47.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 79 km | 77.0 mi | 2 |
| May 6, 2003 | EF3 | 94 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2002 | EF3 | 59 km | 4.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF3 | 95 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Feb 21, 1976 | EF3 | 9 km | 23.7 mi | 1 |
| May 7, 1973 | EF3 | 4 km | 36.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1970 | EF3 | 90 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1970 | EF3 | 27 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1968 | EF3 | 76 km | 3.6 mi | 1 |
| Nov 26, 1965 | EF3 | 79 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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 | 68 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 9,641 | 62 km |
| 2022 | CEDAR BLUFF | 9,617 | 67 km |
| 2020 | BIG BARREN CREEK | 8,150 | 70 km |
| 2022 | STEGALL MOUNTAIN | 6,979 | 80 km |
| 2010 | WYLIE KING 1 | 6,077 | 22 km |
| 2015 | 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN | 5,112 | 80 km |
| 2024 | BRIDGES RX | 4,781 | 58 km |
| 2009 | STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX | 4,717 | 80 km |
| 2021 | MILLER KING | 4,130 | 26 km |
| 1999 | STEGALL99 | 3,415 | 80 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 3,313 | 30 km |
| 2021 | VICTORY 1-7 | 3,237 | 19 km |
| 2024 | WOLF MOUNTAIN RX | 3,140 | 64 km |
| 1988 | HANES 1 | 3,139 | 76 km |
| 2011 | MUD POND | 3,030 | 81 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,963 | 71 km |
| 2005 | WOLF MTN | 2,801 | 66 km |
| 2004 | 04 RX CAMPBELL/BEAVER | 2,772 | 74 km |
| 2005 | MCKENZIE HILL | 2,722 | 65 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in |
Poplar Bluff has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.0").