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Weather & Climate in Richland, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Richland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,138 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 994/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8570°N, 92.4043°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 134 km | 21 km |
| Jul 7, 1991 | 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri | M3.9 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 138 km | 0 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 28 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri | M2.9 | 101 km | 4 km |
| Jul 31, 1995 | 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri | M2.8 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 1990 | 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri | M2.7 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri | M2.6 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Mar 7, 2009 | 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri | M2.6 | 122 km | 7 km |
| Feb 3, 2014 | 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri | M2.6 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Sep 20, 1997 | 6 km NE of Ellington, Missouri | M2.6 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 130 km | 2 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri | M2.6 | 67 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 39 km | 2 km |
| May 2, 2001 | 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri | M2.5 | 143 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
395 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 248 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 61 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 62 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 56 km | 32.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 27 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 54 km | 11.0 mi | 2 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 33 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 31 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 93 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 90 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 79 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 38 km | 14.0 mi | 4 |
| Jun 1, 1999 | EF3 | 66 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1983 | EF3 | 78 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF3 | 96 km | 35.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 91 km | 19.4 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF3 | 87 km | 10.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2023 | EF2 | 55 km | 6.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2018 | EF2 | 85 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2012 | EF2 | 77 km | 9.5 mi | 1 |
| Jun 19, 2011 | EF2 | 92 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 acres, 1994).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 7,388 | 45 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,344 | 36 km |
| 2006 | BIG SPRING FIRE | 4,921 | 46 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,767 | 45 km |
| 2023 | ELM SPRINGS RX | 4,378 | 38 km |
| 2009 | MOUNTAIN CREEK | 4,322 | 36 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,179 | 43 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 30 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 57 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,538 | 46 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,533 | 38 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,492 | 48 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 3,336 | 33 km |
| 2021 | KAINTUCK | 3,325 | 43 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,135 | 43 km |
| 2021 | HODGE HOLLOW | 2,922 | 99 km |
| 2012 | KINFOLK RD | 2,883 | 36 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,831 | 43 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,763 | 76 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,710 | 46 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
Richland has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.8").