Charleston, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,565
Population
951/sq mi density
$35,139
Median Income
$16,671 per capita
$107,700
Home Value
$85,386 Zillow
$734
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
855
Violent Crime/100K
1,597 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,139 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,700 home value, $734/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
855 violent crimes/100K (125% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Charleston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 951/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9209°N, 89.3506°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Cairo Regional (CIR) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.3 in |
Charleston has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").