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Weather & Climate in Reeds, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Reeds enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1162°N, 94.1658°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
12 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 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Mar 23, 2024 | 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 21, 2010 | 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.6 | 87 km | 1 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2015 | 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.5 | 88 km | 0 km |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas | M2.5 | 148 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
658 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 229 fatalities, 2,320 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 2011 | EF5 | 39 km | 21.6 mi | 158 |
| May 10, 2008 | EF4 | 87 km | 75.5 mi | 21 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 89 km | 33.0 mi | 4 |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 77 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 24, 1975 | EF4 | 49 km | 11.9 mi | 3 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 81 km | 41.8 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | 99 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 22 km | 11.3 mi | 3 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 41 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2011 | EF3 | 96 km | 17.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 91 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 36 km | 42.0 mi | 1 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 70 km | 25.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 59 km | 86.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 22 km | 49.0 mi | 7 |
| May 4, 1999 | EF3 | 98 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1995 | EF3 | 84 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 64 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 26, 1983 | EF3 | 59 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 73 km | 70.0 mi | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,427 acres, 1986).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 3,427 | 49 km |
| 2021 | BRUSH CREEK | 2,814 | 99 km |
| 2002 | ROUNDTPCOX | 2,248 | 74 km |
| 2021 | EAST FORK | 2,134 | 68 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,043 | 93 km |
| 2024 | EAST FORK RX | 1,956 | 68 km |
| 2018 | ROCK CREEK RX | 1,956 | 65 km |
| 2013 | ROCK CREEK RX | 1,888 | 65 km |
| 2022 | ROCK CREEK | 1,867 | 65 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 1,523 | 62 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,356 | 89 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,346 | 55 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 1,280 | 53 km |
| 2021 | 21 TOUR ROAD NORTH | 1,203 | 74 km |
| 2007 | HAYFIELD RECLAMATION RX07 | 1,152 | 75 km |
| 1996 | ABOUT TIME | 1,074 | 73 km |
| 1984 | RESIDENT | 1,048 | 46 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 953 | 68 km |
| 2022 | BEAN HOLLOW | 952 | 68 km |
| 2014 | BEAN HOLLOW RX | 926 | 68 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Reeds has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.7").