Harrisburg, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.0 /5.0
A Great
344 Population 430/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $26,976 per capita
$176,800 Home Value $402,494 Zillow
$956 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$176,800 home value, $956/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Harrisburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density430/sq mi
Coordinates39.1417°N, 92.4627°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 17.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 52 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 128 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 63 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 141 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

371 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 246 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 42 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 62 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 88 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 58 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 87 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 20 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 24 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 29 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 24 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 29 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 90 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 98 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 86 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 78 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 26 km
2010 KK RANCH ROAD 1,112 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 578 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in Driest

Harrisburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and December the driest (1.4").

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