Elmira, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
24 Population 343/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $28,892 per capita
$165,600 Home Value $296,019 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$165,600 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Elmira experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation965 ft (294 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density343/sq mi
Coordinates39.5072°N, 94.1547°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.21"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 118 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 102 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 130 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 65 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 132 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

491 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 279 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 42 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 76 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 42 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 25 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 34 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 27 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 96 km 1
May 7, 1961 EF4 77 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 61 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 38 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 97 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 99 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 60 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 73 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 33 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 46 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.7 in

Elmira has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.2").

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