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Berkeley, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,149 Population 1,643/sq mi density
$40,654 Median Income $21,450 per capita
$80,000 Home Value $94,937 Zillow
$1,075 Median Rent 38.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr
1,026 Violent Crime/100K 4,251 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,654 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $1,075/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,026 violent crimes/100K (170% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Berkeley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²)
Population Density1,643/sq mi
Coordinates38.7545°N, 90.3312°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

35 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 90 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 101 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 74 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 127 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 117 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 118 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 96 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 148 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 132 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 121 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 126 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 80 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 111 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 29 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 72 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 136 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 31 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 75 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 126 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

592 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,065 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 85 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 14 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 18 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 21 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 34 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 61 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 24 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 53 km 1
May 31, 2013 EF3 37 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 17 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 32 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 85 km 1
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 32 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 55 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 21 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CICERO CREEK (1,846 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Berkeley has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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