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Charleston, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,565
Population
951/sq mi density
$35,139
Median Income
$16,671 per capita
$107,700
Home Value
$84,020 Zillow
$734
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
765
Violent Crime/100K
1,803 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$35,139 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,700 home value, $734/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
765 violent crimes/100K (101% 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 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 3.1 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 Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in |
Charleston has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").