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Weather & Climate in Purdy, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Purdy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,490 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,490 ft (454 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,012/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8173°N, 93.9208°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 97 km | 6 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas | M3.4 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 96 km | 6 km |
| Mar 23, 2024 | 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas | M2.7 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas | M2.7 | 147 km | 3 km |
| May 21, 2010 | 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.6 | 63 km | 1 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri | M2.6 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.5 | 96 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2015 | 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 107 km | 0 km |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 113 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.5 | 64 km | 0 km |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas | M2.5 | 109 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
616 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 201 fatalities, 1,974 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 2011 | EF5 | 65 km | 21.6 mi | 158 |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 64 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 24, 1975 | EF4 | 59 km | 11.9 mi | 3 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 94 km | 41.8 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | 85 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF3 | 80 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 71 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 61 km | 11.3 mi | 3 |
| May 22, 2011 | EF3 | 95 km | 17.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 85 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 21 km | 42.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 92 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 99 km | 86.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 27 km | 49.0 mi | 7 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 96 km | 25.0 mi | 5 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 60 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 26, 1983 | EF3 | 97 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 99 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 86 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF3 | 33 km | 29.1 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,931 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,931 | 99 km |
| 2010 | BRUSHY/CLAYTON | 6,401 | 99 km |
| 2016 | BIG CREEK | 4,031 | 99 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 3,427 | 66 km |
| 2016 | RXBURN | 2,951 | 85 km |
| 2021 | BRUSH CREEK | 2,814 | 91 km |
| 2021 | GOETZ | 2,615 | 100 km |
| 2020 | TWIN PEAKS | 2,578 | 85 km |
| 2023 | RX TWIN PEAKS | 2,560 | 85 km |
| 2019 | SWAN CREEK | 2,365 | 86 km |
| 2002 | ROUNDTPCOX | 2,248 | 41 km |
| 2021 | EAST FORK | 2,134 | 29 km |
| 2021 | BIG CREEK | 2,123 | 98 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,108 | 97 km |
| 2023 | DEVREAUX | 2,031 | 77 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,031 | 70 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 2,022 | 80 km |
| 2018 | ROZELL | 1,970 | 98 km |
| 2024 | EAST FORK RX | 1,956 | 29 km |
| 2018 | ROCK CREEK RX | 1,956 | 25 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in |
Purdy has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.9").