Murphy, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
8,566
Population
2,219/sq mi density
$73,373
Median Income
$35,159 per capita
$177,500
Home Value
$343,704 Zillow
$961
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,373 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,500 home value, $961/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Murphy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,219/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4903°N, 90.4871°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | St Louis Lambert International (STL) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in |
Murphy has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.3").