Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Umber View Heights 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 43.3 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 1,066 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average
56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average
31°F (-1°C)
July Average
78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days
257 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,066 ft (325 m)
Area
0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density
667/sq mi
Coordinates
37.6237°N, 93.8035°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
Nearest Airport
Joplin Regional (JLN) 48 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall43.3"
14% above US avg
Snowfall1.7"
Wettest Month (Jun)5.04"
Driest Month (Jan)1.65"
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
94 km
5 km
Mar 30, 2001
1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri
M3.1
54 km
5 km
Jan 21, 1992
5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri
M3.1
108 km
5 km
May 21, 2010
2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas
M2.6
149 km
1 km
Apr 4, 2015
3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri
M2.6
82 km
2 km
Apr 23, 2025
3 km E of Hartville, Missouri
M2.6
125 km
4 km
Apr 29, 2018
3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri
M2.5
104 km
2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
522 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 197 fatalities, 1,705 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 22, 2011
EF5
94 km
21.6 mi
158
Nov 29, 1991
EF4
73 km
10.0 mi
2
May 22, 2019
EF3
92 km
9.2 mi
0
May 22, 2019
EF3
52 km
11.3 mi
3
Jan 7, 2008
EF3
69 km
50.4 mi
3
Mar 12, 2006
EF3
72 km
42.0 mi
1
Mar 12, 2006
EF3
92 km
32.0 mi
0
Mar 12, 2006
EF3
41 km
17.0 mi
0
May 4, 2003
EF3
63 km
86.0 mi
5
May 4, 2003
EF3
86 km
49.0 mi
7
May 4, 2003
EF3
91 km
14.0 mi
4
May 4, 1999
EF3
41 km
3.0 mi
0
May 17, 1995
EF3
63 km
14.0 mi
0
Apr 29, 1983
EF3
57 km
5.5 mi
1
Mar 26, 1983
EF3
82 km
7.0 mi
0
Mar 15, 1982
EF3
88 km
70.0 mi
2
Mar 15, 1982
EF3
54 km
14.0 mi
0
Mar 15, 1982
EF3
82 km
9.0 mi
0
Mar 26, 1976
EF3
74 km
29.1 mi
1
Apr 20, 1973
EF3
6 km
1.0 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
84 km
1994
UNNAMED
5,344
90 km
2006
BIG SPRING FIRE
4,921
82 km
2010
UNNAMED
4,767
85 km
2009
MOUNTAIN CREEK
4,322
90 km
1991
UNNAMED
4,179
83 km
1992
UNNAMED
3,538
85 km
1991
UNNAMED
3,533
88 km
1991
UNNAMED
3,492
79 km
1994
UNNAMED
3,336
95 km
1991
UNNAMED
3,135
84 km
2012
KINFOLK RD
2,883
90 km
1991
UNNAMED
2,763
77 km
2007
UNNAMED
2,710
82 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,590
85 km
2006
UNNAMED
2,575
85 km
1991
UNNAMED
2,569
93 km
2002
UNNAMED
2,418
93 km
1991
UNNAMED
2,369
94 km
2021
UNNAMED
2,166
83 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
36°F (2°C)
2.0 in
March
46°F (8°C)
3.6 in
April
56°F (13°C)
4.1 in
May
64°F (18°C)
4.9 in
June
73°F (23°C)
5.0 in
Wettest
July
78°F (26°C)
3.3 in
Warmest
August
77°F (25°C)
3.8 in
September
70°F (21°C)
4.7 in
October
59°F (15°C)
4.0 in
November
46°F (8°C)
3.6 in
December
36°F (2°C)
2.7 in
Umber View Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.7").