Ashley, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

1.0 /5.0

F Poor

10 Population 8/sq mi density

53°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr

180 Violent Crime/100K 2,089 property/100K

Overall

1.0 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

180 violent crimes/100K

Ashley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.2°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	719 ft (219 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	39.2512°N, 91.2204°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN) 48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 5.8"

Wettest Month (May) 4.29"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011	18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri	M3.9	133 km
Jul 31, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	143 km
Aug 27, 1993	5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri	M3.3	146 km
Feb 8, 2004	6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri	M2.9	63 km
Jul 8, 2003	1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri	M2.9	127 km
May 18, 2006	9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri	M2.9	146 km
Apr 29, 2022	1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri	M2.8	102 km
May 5, 2008	3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri	M2.8	110 km
Sep 5, 2015	5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri	M2.7	111 km
Mar 7, 2009	7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri	M2.6	121 km
Feb 3, 2014	18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri	M2.6	134 km
Sep 19, 2024	1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri	M2.6	55 km
Jan 15, 1998	1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri	M2.5	108 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

450 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 38 fatalities, 874 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011	EF4	85 km	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF4	85 km	0
Jan 24, 1967	EF4	86 km	3
Feb 10, 1959	EF4	97 km	21
Feb 24, 1956	EF4	93 km	6
Dec 10, 2021	EF3	78 km	1
May 31, 2013	EF3	75 km	0
Mar 13, 2006	EF3	26 km	0
Mar 13, 2006	EF3	45 km	0
May 10, 2003	EF3	64 km	0
Nov 15, 1988	EF3	67 km	0
Apr 29, 1984	EF3	42 km	0
May 1, 1983	EF3	82 km	0
Apr 7, 1980	EF3	93 km	0
Jun 12, 1970	EF3	54 km	0
Oct 24, 1967	EF3	87 km	0
Oct 14, 1966	EF3	80 km	0
May 14, 1961	EF3	53 km	0
Apr 24, 1961	EF3	50 km	0
Mar 25, 1954	EF3	62 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	1.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	32°F (-0°C)	1.8 in
March	43°F (6°C)	3.0 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.8 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	3.7 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.4 in
September	67°F (20°C)	3.4 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.8 in
November	43°F (6°C)	3.3 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	2.4 in

Ashley has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.6").

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