Leonard, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.1 /5.0
A Great
48 Population 150/sq mi density
$60,893 Median Income $32,394 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $263,929 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,893 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Leonard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates39.8951°N, 92.1816°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 15.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 139 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 52 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

311 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 165 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 50 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 48 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 26 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 87 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 64 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 69 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 8 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 70 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 61 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 84 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 31 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.0 in

Leonard has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.8").

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