Weather & Climate in Viburnum, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Viburnum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 470/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7153°N, 91.1351°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Farmington Regional (FAM) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
71 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 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 45 km | 21 km |
| Jul 7, 1991 | 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri | M3.9 | 121 km | 8 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 110 km | 0 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 106 km | 11 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri | M3.3 | 74 km | 22 km |
| Dec 27, 1992 | 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri | M3.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2002 | 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri | M3.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 10 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.1 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 9 km W of Alton, Missouri | M3.0 | 118 km | 1 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri | M2.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2006 | 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri | M2.9 | 65 km | 6 km |
| May 21, 2012 | 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri | M2.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri | M2.9 | 46 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri | M2.8 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 0.4 km ESE of Maynard, Arkansas | M2.8 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Sep 27, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Kelso, Missouri | M2.8 | 149 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
356 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 441 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF4 | 99 km | 53.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 24, 2002 | EF4 | 80 km | 40.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 26 km | 20.2 mi | 2 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF4 | 52 km | 15.1 mi | 4 |
| Dec 21, 1967 | EF4 | 4 km | 27.9 mi | 3 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF4 | 85 km | 9.1 mi | 7 |
| Feb 24, 1956 | EF4 | 84 km | 77.6 mi | 6 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 97 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 64 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF3 | 68 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 64 km | 11.0 mi | 2 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 93 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 84 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 82 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2006 | EF3 | 84 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1999 | EF3 | 57 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 1981 | EF3 | 76 km | 7.1 mi | 1 |
| Jun 22, 1969 | EF3 | 94 km | 18.1 mi | 0 |
| Dec 8, 1966 | EF3 | 35 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1964 | EF3 | 75 km | 46.0 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 | 95 km |
| 2022 | CEDAR BLUFF | 9,617 | 97 km |
| 2020 | BIG BARREN CREEK | 8,150 | 91 km |
| 2022 | STEGALL MOUNTAIN | 6,979 | 70 km |
| 2015 | 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN | 5,112 | 71 km |
| 2011 | MINNINGHAW | 4,792 | 34 km |
| 2009 | STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX | 4,717 | 71 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,602 | 34 km |
| 2023 | ELM SPRINGS RX | 4,378 | 75 km |
| 2022 | SMITH MILL HOLLOW | 3,978 | 29 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 98 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 85 km |
| 1999 | STEGALL99 | 3,415 | 71 km |
| 2021 | KAINTUCK | 3,325 | 70 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 3,313 | 97 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,252 | 36 km |
| 1988 | HANES 1 | 3,139 | 94 km |
| 2021 | COUNCIL BLUFF | 3,035 | 17 km |
| 2011 | MUD POND | 3,030 | 88 km |
| 2022 | LITTLE CREEK | 3,004 | 36 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in |
Viburnum has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (2.7").