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Guilford, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
51 Population 729/sq mi density
$44,167 Median Income $26,529 per capita
52°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
124 Violent Crime/100K 1,466 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$44,167 median income, 12.8% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
124 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Guilford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density729/sq mi
Coordinates40.1683°N, 94.7363°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

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

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 99 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 86 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 94 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 42 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 119 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 80 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

540 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 308 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 21, 2024 EF4 83 km 5
May 29, 2004 EF4 52 km 3
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 77 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 66 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 85 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 49 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 84 km 1
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 70 km 1
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 69 km 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 86 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 100 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 39 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 49 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI (964 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 44 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 45 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 45 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 45 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 45 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 4.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in

Guilford has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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