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Dover, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
123 Population 615/sq mi density
$53,125 Median Income $28,506 per capita
$183,300 Home Value $184,737 Zillow
$913 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$183,300 home value, $913/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Dover experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density615/sq mi
Coordinates39.1933°N, 93.6877°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

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

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 85 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 99 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 145 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 144 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 88 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 93 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

440 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 292 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 90 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 100 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 68 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 30 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 53 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 61 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 75 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 72 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 54 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 45 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 63 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 67 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 29 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 69 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 95 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in

Dover has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.4").

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