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Harris, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
68 Population 453/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $43,419 per capita
$296 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
269 Violent Crime/100K 967 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
269 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Harris experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density453/sq mi
Coordinates40.3058°N, 93.3502°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 5.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 137 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

335 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 169 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 90 km 3
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 59 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 60 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 86 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 91 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 17 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 85 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 69 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 70 km 0
May 20, 1959 EF4 47 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 63 km 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 71 km 1
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 64 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 79 km 0
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 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in

Harris has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.7").

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