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Browning, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

1.0 /5.0
F Poor
260 Population 500/sq mi density
$508 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
269 Violent Crime/100K 967 property/100K
F
Overall
1.0 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
269 violent crimes/100K
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Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Browning experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density500/sq mi
Coordinates40.0353°N, 93.1624°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 125 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

304 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 186 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 94 km 3
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 85 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 58 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 78 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 59 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 59 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 37 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 67 km 0
May 20, 1959 EF4 74 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 94 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 99 km 4
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 94 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 78 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 38 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.5 in

Browning has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.5").

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