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Burgess, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
32 Population 291/sq mi density
57°F Avg Temperature 255 sunny days/yr
134 Violent Crime/100K 1,068 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
134 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Burgess enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

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 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

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 31°F (-0°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
May 65°F (19°C) 5.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in

Burgess has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.6").

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