Ethel, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
70 Population 304/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Ethel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density304/sq mi
Coordinates39.8946°N, 92.7402°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 131 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 86 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

290 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 124 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 69 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 25 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 23 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 40 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 43 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 59 km 0
May 20, 1959 EF4 96 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 68 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 84 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 43 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 28 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 100 km 0
Aug 4, 2023 EF2 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in

Ethel has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.6").

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