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Weather & Climate in Schell City, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Schell City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 265/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0200°N, 94.1158°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| May 18, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 127 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas | M3.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 50 km | 2 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 141 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
431 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 293 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 28, 2007 | EF4 | 87 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1973 | EF4 | 76 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 80 km | 11.3 mi | 3 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 63 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 61 km | 86.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 1999 | EF3 | 17 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1995 | EF3 | 38 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1983 | EF3 | 83 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 47 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 91 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 81 km | 70.0 mi | 2 |
| May 12, 1980 | EF3 | 94 km | 15.8 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 59 km | 29.8 mi | 2 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 92 km | 11.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 77 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 57 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 72 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 79 km | 19.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 74 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1968 | EF3 | 82 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 acres, 1991).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,763 | 81 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,089 | 45 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,043 | 69 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,023 | 76 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 1,840 | 76 km |
| 2005 | NR STEELE | 1,652 | 51 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,539 | 90 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,356 | 36 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,346 | 46 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,305 | 23 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 1,294 | 86 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,282 | 60 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 1,273 | 93 km |
| 2006 | GRAND | 1,067 | 89 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,045 | 71 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 940 | 72 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 938 | 72 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 869 | 86 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 864 | 92 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 860 | 28 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in |
Schell City has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.5").