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Galena, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
613 Population 817/sq mi density
$42,125 Median Income $14,240 per capita
$123,900 Home Value $280,819 Zillow
$739 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$42,125 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,900 home value, $739/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Galena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density817/sq mi
Coordinates36.8053°N, 93.4666°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 121 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 64 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 139 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 123 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 126 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 64 km
Mar 12, 1990 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas M2.8 119 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 108 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 100 km
Sep 5, 2013 17 km W of Dennard, Arkansas M2.7 137 km
Feb 14, 2019 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri M2.6 148 km
Mar 10, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M2.6 139 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 91 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 102 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 112 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 71 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 64 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 77 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 94 km
May 2, 2001 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri M2.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

539 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 43 fatalities, 645 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 36 km 2
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 99 km 3
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 93 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 97 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 79 km 4
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 98 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 88 km 3
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 59 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 35 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 73 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 67 km 7
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 100 km 3
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 44 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 68 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 78 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 78 km 0
Dec 14, 1971 EF3 99 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF3 98 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,931 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 58 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 61 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 59 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 61 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 60 km
2021 GOETZ 2,615 60 km
2019 SWAN CREEK 2,365 45 km
2005 NORTH RIVER ROAD RX 2,259 85 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 64 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 27 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,108 57 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,038 65 km
2023 DEVREAUX 2,031 37 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,031 69 km
1995 UNNAMED 2,022 45 km
2018 ROZELL 1,970 59 km
2024 EAST FORK RX 1,956 27 km
2018 ROCK CREEK RX 1,956 32 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,891 60 km
2013 ROCK CREEK RX 1,888 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in

Galena has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.9").

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