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Canalou, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
146 Population 730/sq mi density
$38,900 Home Value $67,490 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 248 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Canalou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density730/sq mi
Coordinates36.7551°N, 89.6870°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMalden Regional (MAW)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.16"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

402 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 45 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 24 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 81 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 110 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 122 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 92 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 70 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 63 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 119 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 27 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 130 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 64 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 140 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 95 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 30 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 148 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 72 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 109 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 66 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

604 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 149 fatalities, 1,292 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 58 km 57
May 6, 2003 EF4 82 km 2
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 94 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 90 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 68 km 1
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 82 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 79 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 93 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 6 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 80 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 81 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 30 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 48 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 86 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 96 km 6
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 72 km 16
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 95 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WYLIE KING 1 (6,077 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 79 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 83 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 88 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 78 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 79 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 79 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 79 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 60 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 69 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 69 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 81 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 62 km
2013 UNNAMED 839 84 km
2021 UPALIKA 3 AND 4 HARMONY 3 824 89 km
2022 ESSMAN 4 GOOSECREEK 1 3 4 7 8 823 78 km
2020 VICTORY 1 765 79 km
2024 WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX 691 58 km
2019 WOLF CREEK SOUTH RX 648 58 km
2021 WOLF HOLLOW RX 636 70 km
2024 WOLF HOLLOW RX 619 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
March 47°F (9°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.6 in

Canalou has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").

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