Mount Moriah, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
129 Population 126/sq mi density
$59,375 Median Income $24,512 per capita
$52,400 Home Value $146,892 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Moriah experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density126/sq mi
Coordinates40.3297°N, 93.7947°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 21.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

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 M3.1 100 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

410 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 191 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 63 km 3
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 90 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 22 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 34 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 72 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 21 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 88 km 0
May 20, 1959 EF4 68 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 72 km 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 76 km 1
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 32 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 77 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 85 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 99 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 96 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 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 1.5 in

Mount Moriah has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.0").

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