Lucerne, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
20 Population 80/sq mi density
$43,125 Median Income $41,410 per capita
51°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lucerne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 28.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation971 ft (296 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates40.4639°N, 93.2922°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 28.7"
Wettest Month (May) 6.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.35"

Air Quality

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 M3.1 140 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

367 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 175 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 63 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 26 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 91 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 86 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 65 km 0
May 20, 1959 EF4 29 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 45 km 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 54 km 1
Aug 20, 2019 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 80 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 82 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 95 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 16, 1960 EF3 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (16°C) 6.0 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in

Lucerne has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (1.4").

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