Amsterdam, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
127 Population 223/sq mi density
$43,214 Median Income $24,775 per capita
$47,400 Home Value $315,610 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$43,214 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,400 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Amsterdam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density223/sq mi
Coordinates38.3497°N, 94.5891°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportLawrence Regional (LWC)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (May) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 4, 2015.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 56 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 140 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 120 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 84 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

490 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 82 fatalities, 576 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 1957 EF5 80 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 87 km 0
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 51 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 83 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 98 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 67 km 3
May 7, 1961 EF4 96 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 89 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 74 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 87 km 5
May 4, 1999 EF3 71 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 93 km 2
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 91 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 10 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 93 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 67 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 68 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 14 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 78 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 94 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 72 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,097 95 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 78 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 82 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 70 km
2009 REYNOLDS HOLLOW 728 99 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 78 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 75 km
1996 UNNAMED 624 70 km
1996 UNNAMED 515 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (19°C) 6.3 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 35°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Amsterdam has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (1.6").

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