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Weather & Climate in Stella, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stella enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 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 1,171 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,575/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7618°N, 94.1906°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
11 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 | 116 km | 6 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Mar 23, 2024 | 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma | M2.7 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2016 | Arkansas-Oklahoma border region | M2.7 | 140 km | 5 km |
| May 21, 2010 | 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.6 | 47 km | 1 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.5 | 115 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2015 | 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 128 km | 0 km |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 134 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.5 | 49 km | 0 km |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas | M2.5 | 118 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
660 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 224 fatalities, 2,316 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 2011 | EF5 | 48 km | 21.6 mi | 158 |
| May 10, 2008 | EF4 | 89 km | 75.5 mi | 21 |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 88 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 24, 1975 | EF4 | 36 km | 11.9 mi | 3 |
| Sep 27, 1959 | EF4 | 95 km | 20.4 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 69 km | 41.8 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | 64 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF3 | 71 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 61 km | 11.3 mi | 3 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 55 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2011 | EF3 | 70 km | 17.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 91 km | 21.1 mi | 4 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 72 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 42 km | 42.0 mi | 1 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 76 km | 25.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 95 km | 86.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 18 km | 49.0 mi | 7 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 82 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 26, 1983 | EF3 | 87 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 74 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TELAMAY HOLLOW (5,686 acres, 2009).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2009 | TELAMAY HOLLOW | 5,686 | 100 km |
| 2009 | SAWMILL HOLLOW | 5,166 | 98 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 4,546 | 89 km |
| 1995 | F128 | 4,210 | 97 km |
| 2024 | NATURE FIRE | 3,744 | 99 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 3,427 | 45 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 3,160 | 83 km |
| 2016 | RXBURN | 2,951 | 71 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 2,918 | 89 km |
| 2021 | BRUSH CREEK | 2,814 | 68 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,661 | 83 km |
| 2020 | TWIN PEAKS | 2,578 | 70 km |
| 2023 | RX TWIN PEAKS | 2,560 | 71 km |
| 2002 | ROUNDTPCOX | 2,248 | 36 km |
| 2017 | CHEWI PROCTOR | 2,176 | 98 km |
| 2021 | EAST FORK | 2,134 | 47 km |
| 2021 | BIG CREEK | 2,123 | 75 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,031 | 75 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 1,996 | 85 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 1,992 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Stella has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.9").