Nelson, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
89 Population 270/sq mi density
$28,600 Home Value $310,705 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Nelson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density270/sq mi
Coordinates38.9947°N, 93.0325°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 101 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 41 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 121 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 115 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 145 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 113 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 94 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

409 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 275 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 89 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 82 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 67 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 79 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 60 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 16 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 61 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 69 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 61 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 49 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 52 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 98 km
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 46 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,154 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 97 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 94 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 82 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 99 km
1994 UNNAMED 790 91 km
1994 UNNAMED 644 77 km
2009 KNOBBY 607 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 578 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in

Nelson has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.5").

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