Blanchard, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.4 /5.0
A Great
48 Population 91/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
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Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Blanchard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates37.6414°N, 94.1999°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 7.3"
Wettest Month (May) 7.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.96"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2018.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 93 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 83 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 140 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 144 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 89 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 139 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

520 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 205 fatalities, 1,763 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 74 km 158
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 96 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 83 km 4
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 100 km 2
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 96 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 37 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 82 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 72 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 29 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 91 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 80 km 7
May 4, 1999 EF3 45 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 82 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 54 km 2
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 73 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 93 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,427 ac, 1986).

Year Name Acres Distance
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 86 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 57 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 93 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 99 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 75 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 80 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 45 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 12 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 55 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 86 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 78 km
1984 RESIDENT 1,048 84 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 96 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 97 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 44 km
1994 UNNAMED 849 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 95 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 5.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 7.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in

Blanchard has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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