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Broseley, MO

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3.3 /5.0
B Good
27 Population 52/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature 250 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Broseley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates36.6751°N, 90.2418°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportPoplar Bluff Regional Business (POF)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.16"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

423 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 77 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 39 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 94 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 121 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 102 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 90 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 86 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 113 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 76 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 69 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 80 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 118 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 86 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 87 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 114 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 121 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 120 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 80 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 94 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

539 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 75 fatalities, 799 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 78 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 52 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 90 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 96 km 1
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 18 km 1
May 21, 1957 EF4 88 km 7
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 79 km 17
May 26, 2024 EF3 49 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 59 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 25 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 89 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 83 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 63 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 94 km 1
Feb 21, 1976 EF3 22 km 1
May 7, 1973 EF3 13 km 0
Apr 30, 1970 EF3 34 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 83 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 76 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 82 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 85 km
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 97 km
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 38 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 96 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 72 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 96 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 42 km
1999 STEGALL99 3,415 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 46 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 35 km
2024 WOLF MOUNTAIN RX 3,140 77 km
1988 HANES 1 3,139 91 km
2011 MUD POND 3,030 97 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,963 87 km
2005 WOLF MTN 2,801 78 km
2004 04 RX CAMPBELL/BEAVER 2,772 90 km
2005 MCKENZIE HILL 2,722 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in

Broseley has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (2.9").

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