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Arcola, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
34 Population 131/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 1,456 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Arcola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density131/sq mi
Coordinates37.5492°N, 93.8752°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 102 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 64 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 117 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 139 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 91 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 129 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 110 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

531 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 198 fatalities, 1,738 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 84 km 158
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 71 km 2
May 22, 2019 EF3 42 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 82 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 70 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 64 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 52 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 100 km 4
May 4, 2003 EF3 76 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 57 km 5
May 4, 1999 EF3 48 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 54 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 82 km 2
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 64 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 21 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 93 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 98 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 92 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 94 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 91 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 95 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 96 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 87 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 92 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 87 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 91 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 94 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,166 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 89 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.9 in
October 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in

Arcola has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.7").

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