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Weather & Climate in Rocky Comfort, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rocky Comfort 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 44.3 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 1,306 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 364/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7465°N, 94.0905°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA) 34 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 | 107 km | 6 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 106 km | 6 km |
| Mar 23, 2024 | 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2016 | Arkansas-Oklahoma border region | M2.7 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas | M2.7 | 142 km | 8 km |
| May 21, 2010 | 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.6 | 49 km | 1 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.5 | 106 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2015 | 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 119 km | 0 km |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 125 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.5 | 50 km | 0 km |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas | M2.5 | 111 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
640 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 223 fatalities, 2,303 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 2011 | EF5 | 56 km | 21.6 mi | 158 |
| May 10, 2008 | EF4 | 98 km | 75.5 mi | 21 |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 81 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 24, 1975 | EF4 | 45 km | 11.9 mi | 3 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 78 km | 41.8 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | 68 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF3 | 70 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 64 km | 11.3 mi | 3 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 62 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2011 | EF3 | 78 km | 17.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 94 km | 21.1 mi | 4 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 76 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 37 km | 42.0 mi | 1 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 22 km | 49.0 mi | 7 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 99 km | 86.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 85 km | 25.0 mi | 5 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 76 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 26, 1983 | EF3 | 93 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 81 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 (4,546 acres, 1992).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 4,546 | 93 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 3,427 | 54 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 3,160 | 90 km |
| 2016 | RXBURN | 2,951 | 72 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 2,918 | 93 km |
| 2021 | BRUSH CREEK | 2,814 | 74 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,661 | 90 km |
| 2020 | TWIN PEAKS | 2,578 | 72 km |
| 2023 | RX TWIN PEAKS | 2,560 | 72 km |
| 2002 | ROUNDTPCOX | 2,248 | 32 km |
| 2021 | EAST FORK | 2,134 | 38 km |
| 2021 | BIG CREEK | 2,123 | 81 km |
| 2023 | DEVREAUX | 2,031 | 93 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,031 | 68 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 2,022 | 92 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 1,996 | 91 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 1,992 | 92 km |
| 2024 | EAST FORK RX | 1,956 | 38 km |
| 2018 | ROCK CREEK RX | 1,956 | 33 km |
| 2013 | ROCK CREEK RX | 1,888 | 33 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 | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Rocky Comfort has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.9").