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Weather & Climate in Stotts City, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stotts City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,155 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 488/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1037°N, 93.9497°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 31 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 | 118 km | 6 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 118 km | 6 km |
| May 21, 2010 | 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.6 | 90 km | 1 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri | M2.6 | 132 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 127 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.5 | 117 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2015 | 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 125 km | 0 km |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 131 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.5 | 91 km | 0 km |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas | M2.5 | 138 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
621 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 204 fatalities, 1,937 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 2011 | EF5 | 57 km | 21.6 mi | 158 |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 58 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 24, 1975 | EF4 | 64 km | 11.9 mi | 3 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 98 km | 41.8 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 34 km | 11.3 mi | 3 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 60 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 73 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 95 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 19 km | 42.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 97 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 72 km | 86.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 30 km | 49.0 mi | 7 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 89 km | 25.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 1999 | EF3 | 98 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1995 | EF3 | 93 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 46 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 26, 1983 | EF3 | 76 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 89 km | 70.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 67 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF3 | 22 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 (3,427 acres, 1986).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 3,427 | 66 km |
| 2019 | SWAN CREEK | 2,365 | 92 km |
| 2002 | ROUNDTPCOX | 2,248 | 72 km |
| 2021 | EAST FORK | 2,134 | 57 km |
| 2023 | DEVREAUX | 2,031 | 85 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 2,022 | 99 km |
| 2024 | EAST FORK RX | 1,956 | 57 km |
| 2018 | ROCK CREEK RX | 1,956 | 55 km |
| 2013 | ROCK CREEK RX | 1,888 | 55 km |
| 2022 | ROCK CREEK | 1,867 | 55 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 1,523 | 77 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,356 | 85 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,346 | 57 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 1,280 | 60 km |
| 2021 | 21 TOUR ROAD NORTH | 1,203 | 72 km |
| 2007 | HAYFIELD RECLAMATION RX07 | 1,152 | 73 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 1,111 | 99 km |
| 1996 | ABOUT TIME | 1,074 | 72 km |
| 1984 | RESIDENT | 1,048 | 64 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 953 | 57 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Stotts City has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.7").