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Weather & Climate in Van Buren, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Van Buren enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 573/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9956°N, 91.0146°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Poplar Bluff Regional Business (POF) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
220 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 26, 1990 | 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri | M4.8 | 126 km | 1 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri | M4.5 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 1991 | 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri | M3.9 | 60 km | 8 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 121 km | 21 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | M3.9 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri | M3.7 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 56 km | 0 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 31 km | 11 km |
| Apr 2, 2015 | 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri | M3.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1994 | 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas | M3.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 1993 | 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas | M3.5 | 147 km | 22 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri | M3.5 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Sep 9, 2016 | 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Lynn, Arkansas | M3.3 | 112 km | 0 km |
| Feb 6, 1993 | 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri | M3.3 | 120 km | 8 km |
| Jun 17, 2012 | 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee | M3.3 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M3.3 | 132 km | 22 km |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 4 km WSW of Howardville, Missouri | M3.3 | 131 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
382 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 44 fatalities, 637 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 24, 2002 | EF4 | 1 km | 40.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 1999 | EF4 | 90 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 1981 | EF4 | 69 km | 63.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 91 km | 15.1 mi | 4 |
| Dec 21, 1967 | EF4 | 77 km | 27.9 mi | 3 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF4 | 15 km | 9.1 mi | 7 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 69 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 95 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 82 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF3 | 74 km | 20.0 mi | 1 |
| May 25, 2011 | EF3 | 25 km | 47.4 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF3 | 82 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 86 km | 77.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 27, 2002 | EF3 | 87 km | 4.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 18, 1984 | EF3 | 52 km | 26.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF3 | 98 km | 35.4 mi | 0 |
| Feb 21, 1976 | EF3 | 57 km | 23.7 mi | 1 |
| May 7, 1973 | EF3 | 65 km | 36.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1970 | EF3 | 48 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1970 | EF3 | 59 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | HANDY | 12,818 | 19 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 9,641 | 23 km |
| 2022 | CEDAR BLUFF | 9,617 | 20 km |
| 2020 | BIG BARREN CREEK | 8,150 | 17 km |
| 2022 | STEGALL MOUNTAIN | 6,979 | 19 km |
| 2010 | WYLIE KING 1 | 6,077 | 42 km |
| 2015 | 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN | 5,112 | 19 km |
| 2021 | ROCK PILE | 5,067 | 92 km |
| 2011 | MINNINGHAW | 4,792 | 60 km |
| 2024 | BRIDGES RX | 4,781 | 24 km |
| 2009 | STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX | 4,717 | 18 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,602 | 59 km |
| 2021 | MILLER KING | 4,130 | 38 km |
| 1999 | STEGALL99 | 3,415 | 18 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 3,313 | 33 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,252 | 57 km |
| 2021 | VICTORY 1-7 | 3,237 | 44 km |
| 2024 | WOLF MOUNTAIN RX | 3,140 | 40 km |
| 1988 | HANES 1 | 3,139 | 24 km |
| 2021 | COUNCIL BLUFF | 3,035 | 80 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in |
Van Buren has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.6").