Weather & Climate in Rives, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rives enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 232/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0937°N, 90.0134°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Arkansas International (BYH) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
405 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 | 123 km | 1 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri | M4.5 | 56 km | 11 km |
| May 1, 2005 | 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas | M4.2 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas | M4.1 | 43 km | 15 km |
| Jun 6, 2003 | 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky | M4.0 | 126 km | 3 km |
| Jun 2, 2005 | 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | M4.0 | 49 km | 15 km |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas | M4.0 | 19 km | 24 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas | M3.9 | 114 km | 21 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | M3.9 | 102 km | 8 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2024 | 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.8 | 50 km | 8 km |
| Sep 17, 1997 | 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.8 | 63 km | 0 km |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas | M3.8 | 20 km | 19 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.7 | 72 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri | M3.7 | 97 km | 8 km |
| Apr 24, 2019 | 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee | M3.7 | 52 km | 14 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri | M3.6 | 30 km | 9 km |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas | M3.6 | 30 km | 17 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 104 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
579 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 172 fatalities, 1,669 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF4 | 90 km | 168.5 mi | 57 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF4 | 59 km | 81.2 mi | 8 |
| Jan 21, 1999 | EF4 | 52 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 1998 | EF4 | 29 km | 5.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 76 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 39 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 35 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 22, 1981 | EF4 | 67 km | 63.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 74 km | 4.7 mi | 2 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 18 km | 6.5 mi | 17 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 67 km | 2.0 mi | 4 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 83 km | 19.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 72 km | 39.2 mi | 1 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF3 | 68 km | 122.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2020 | EF3 | 68 km | 12.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF3 | 91 km | 20.0 mi | 1 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 99 km | 31.1 mi | 3 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 87 km | 8.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 44 km | 18.0 mi | 16 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 87 km | 77.0 mi | 2 |
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 | - | - | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: VICTORY 1-7 (3,237 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | VICTORY 1-7 | 3,237 | 99 km |
| 2005 | WAPANOCCA LAKE | 725 | 86 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.1 in |
Rives has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (2.8").