Chamois, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
417 Population 1,127/sq mi density
$37,857 Median Income $21,381 per capita
$57,000 Home Value $193,397 Zillow
$705 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$37,857 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,000 home value, $705/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Chamois experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,127/sq mi
Coordinates38.6753°N, 91.7696°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 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 M3.9 101 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 83 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 133 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 109 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 92 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 75 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 129 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 112 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 119 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 138 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 141 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 120 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 115 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 136 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 100 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 82 km
Jun 6, 2017 8 km ENE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 140 km
Sep 11, 2019 6 km NNE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 133 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 93 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

399 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 283 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 100 km 2
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 78 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 75 km 1
May 22, 2019 EF3 83 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 89 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 82 km 2
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 88 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 94 km 4
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 57 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 57 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 80 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ELM SPRINGS RX (4,378 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 97 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 94 km
2024 KAINTUCK SOUTH RX 2,387 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,090 98 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 97 km
2023 MERRILL HOLLOW RX 1,641 92 km
2021 KNOTWELL 1,361 90 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 98 km
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 70 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 98 km
2020 ELM SPRINGS 1,223 98 km
2023 WESTERN STAR RX 1,133 93 km
2010 KK RANCH ROAD 1,112 51 km
2022 NORTH KOFFER HOLLOW 783 97 km
2005 UNNAMED 679 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 578 95 km
2000 CORN 558 99 km
1998 UNNAMED 555 95 km
1992 UNNAMED 533 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.5 in

Chamois has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.2").

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