Guilford, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
51 Population 729/sq mi density
$44,167 Median Income $26,529 per capita
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$44,167 median income, 21.4% unemployment
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 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

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 38.5"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 19.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.89"

Air Quality

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 24°F (-4°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 5.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (24°C) 4.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 1.5 in

Guilford has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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