Burgess, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.1 /5.0
A Great
32 Population 291/sq mi density
57°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
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Strong
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Education
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0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Burgess enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density291/sq mi
Coordinates37.5567°N, 94.6149°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (May) 6.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 4, 2015.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 115 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 121 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 137 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 118 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

538 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 225 fatalities, 2,059 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 56 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 77 km 21
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 77 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 45 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 81 km 3
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 87 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 97 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 93 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 50 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 44 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 67 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 9 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 80 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 61 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 91 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 76 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 33 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 16 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 27 km 0
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 72 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 30 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 74 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 48 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 90 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 82 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 48 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 87 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 47 km
1984 RESIDENT 1,048 64 km
1992 UNNAMED 912 97 km
1992 UNNAMED 867 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 80 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 66 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 89 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 624 87 km
1992 UNNAMED 581 100 km
2012 WALNUT GROVE 540 95 km
1996 UNNAMED 515 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in
May 65°F (19°C) 6.8 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 5.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in

Burgess has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (1.9").

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