Alma, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.1 /5.0
A Great
466 Population 1,664/sq mi density
$72,656 Median Income $36,920 per capita
$134,900 Home Value $221,962 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$72,656 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,900 home value, $842/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Alma experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,664/sq mi
Coordinates39.0953°N, 93.5452°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 13.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 80 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 82 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 131 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 144 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 100 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 150 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 84 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

427 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 289 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2003 EF4 82 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 67 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 99 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 77 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 63 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 75 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 62 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 30 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 95 km 4
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 98 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 49 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 53 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 34 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 86 km
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 92 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 57 km
1994 UNNAMED 644 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in

Alma has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.4").

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