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Weather & Climate in Willow Springs, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Willow Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°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 43.5 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 558/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9923°N, 91.9699°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
68 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jul 7, 1991 | 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri | M3.9 | 50 km | 8 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri | M3.7 | 40 km | 0 km |
| Sep 12, 2019 | 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas | M3.7 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 114 km | 6 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri | M3.6 | 110 km | 11 km |
| Aug 20, 1994 | 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas | M3.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas | M3.4 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Lynn, Arkansas | M3.3 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2022 | 4 km SSW of Imboden, Arkansas | M3.1 | 115 km | 16 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 10 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.1 | 105 km | 9 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 9 km W of Alton, Missouri | M3.0 | 53 km | 1 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri | M2.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2009 | 1 km NNE of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas | M2.9 | 137 km | 4 km |
| Feb 9, 2004 | 1 km SW of Reyno, Arkansas | M2.9 | 129 km | 13 km |
| May 21, 2012 | 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri | M2.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri | M2.9 | 138 km | 4 km |
| May 21, 2013 | Arkansas | M2.9 | 131 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
359 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 360 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 24, 2002 | EF4 | 84 km | 40.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 24, 1982 | EF4 | 96 km | 63.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 52 km | 20.0 mi | 2 |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 74 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF4 | 71 km | 9.1 mi | 7 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 43 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 16 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 80 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF3 | 13 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 48 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 85 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 1984 | EF3 | 47 km | 26.0 mi | 1 |
| Dec 2, 1982 | EF3 | 96 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 64 km | 1.5 mi | 2 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF3 | 14 km | 35.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 14, 1971 | EF3 | 100 km | 23.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1970 | EF3 | 60 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1968 | EF3 | 77 km | 7.3 mi | 3 |
| Mar 25, 1964 | EF3 | 85 km | 46.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1961 | EF3 | 100 km | 43.8 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 | 75 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 9,641 | 82 km |
| 2022 | CEDAR BLUFF | 9,617 | 76 km |
| 2020 | BIG BARREN CREEK | 8,150 | 73 km |
| 2022 | STEGALL MOUNTAIN | 6,979 | 69 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,931 | 82 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 6,686 | 83 km |
| 2010 | BRUSHY/CLAYTON | 6,401 | 81 km |
| 2020 | BIG CREEK | 6,399 | 83 km |
| 2015 | 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN | 5,112 | 69 km |
| 2021 | ROCK PILE | 5,067 | 11 km |
| 2011 | MINNINGHAW | 4,792 | 76 km |
| 2024 | BRIDGES RX | 4,781 | 86 km |
| 2009 | STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX | 4,717 | 70 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,602 | 76 km |
| 2023 | ELM SPRINGS RX | 4,378 | 92 km |
| 2016 | BIG CREEK | 4,031 | 86 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 74 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 50 km |
| 1999 | STEGALL99 | 3,415 | 69 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Willow Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.2").