Cairo, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
234 Population 780/sq mi density
$60,893 Median Income $31,736 per capita
$103,100 Home Value $266,024 Zillow
$567 Median Rent 40.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$60,893 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,100 home value, $567/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cairo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density780/sq mi
Coordinates39.5120°N, 92.4405°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 15.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 92 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 48 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

321 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 127 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 23 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 27 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 47 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 38 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 66 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 99 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 22 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 63 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 13 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 70 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 46 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 58 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 25 km 0
Aug 4, 2023 EF2 84 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 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in

Cairo has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.9").

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