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Weather & Climate in Strafford, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Strafford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,486 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 781/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2684°N, 93.1171°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 145 km | 0 km |
| Sep 12, 2019 | 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas | M3.7 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 100 km | 6 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 100 km | 6 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas | M2.8 | 127 km | 0 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas | M2.7 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas | M2.7 | 116 km | 3 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri | M2.6 | 121 km | 7 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 133 km | 2 km |
| May 21, 2010 | 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.6 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri | M2.6 | 58 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 54 km | 2 km |
| May 13, 2015 | 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 97 km | 0 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.5 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 100 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.5 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas | M2.5 | 145 km | 4 km |
| May 2, 2001 | 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri | M2.5 | 109 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
469 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 455 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 25 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 41 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 79 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 99 km | 11.3 mi | 3 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 94 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 4 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 70 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 69 km | 42.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 22 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 75 km | 14.0 mi | 4 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 30 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 99 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF3 | 93 km | 35.4 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF3 | 98 km | 29.1 mi | 1 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 76 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 69 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 24, 1954 | EF3 | 78 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2019 | EF2 | 23 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2018 | EF2 | 59 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF2 | 78 km | 24.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 acres, 1994).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 7,388 | 73 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,931 | 68 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 6,686 | 73 km |
| 2010 | BRUSHY/CLAYTON | 6,401 | 67 km |
| 2020 | BIG CREEK | 6,399 | 73 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,344 | 62 km |
| 2006 | BIG SPRING FIRE | 4,921 | 71 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,767 | 74 km |
| 2009 | MOUNTAIN CREEK | 4,322 | 66 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,179 | 61 km |
| 2016 | BIG CREEK | 4,031 | 75 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 87 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 98 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,538 | 76 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,533 | 60 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,492 | 63 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 3,336 | 75 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,135 | 65 km |
| 2012 | KINFOLK RD | 2,883 | 64 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,763 | 96 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in |
Strafford has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.9").