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Buell, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
24 Population 267/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature 267 sunny days/yr
359 Violent Crime/100K 1,687 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
359 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Buell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density267/sq mi
Coordinates39.0342°N, 91.4390°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

19 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 M3.9 116 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 117 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 136 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 64 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 135 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 104 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 99 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 107 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 139 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 146 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 107 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 117 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 101 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 144 km
Jun 6, 2017 8 km ENE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 148 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 61 km
Sep 11, 2019 6 km NNE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 142 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 106 km
Aug 11, 2010 7 km NNW of Bloomsdale, Missouri M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

422 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 847 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 89 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 79 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 87 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 92 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 79 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 67 km 1
May 31, 2013 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 23 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 6 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 95 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 46 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.5 in

Buell has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.7").

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