Lupus, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.3 /5.0
A Great
27 Population 142/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $36,952 per capita
$80,000 Home Value $259,256 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lupus 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 41.4 inches. The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density142/sq mi
Coordinates38.8462°N, 92.4533°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 16.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.88"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 138 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 28 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 127 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 96 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 87 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 130 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 124 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 141 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 148 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 116 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

377 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 255 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 95 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 100 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 87 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 53 km 4
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 16 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 62 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 4 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 16 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 64 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 86 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 9 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,154 88 km
2010 KK RANCH ROAD 1,112 67 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 87 km
1994 UNNAMED 790 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 679 87 km
1994 UNNAMED 644 83 km
2009 KNOBBY 607 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 578 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.9 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in Driest

Lupus has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (2.1").

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