New Market, MO

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3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

65 Population 342/sq mi density

53°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

68.0% bachelor's degree or higher

New Market experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.3°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	879 ft (268 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	342/sq mi
Coordinates	39.5025°N, 94.7994°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kansas City International (MCI) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.9"

3% below US avg

Snowfall 3.6"

Wettest Month (May) 4.88"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Dec 17, 2009	2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska	M3.6	135 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa	M3.5	141 km
May 18, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	136 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	47 km
Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	112 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	46 km
Mar 31, 1993	2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska	M2.9	117 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	122 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

600 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 381 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 28, 2019	EF4	89 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF4	63 km	3
May 4, 2003	EF4	41 km	0
May 4, 2003	EF4	48 km	2
May 4, 1977	EF4	53 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	72 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	74 km	1
Jun 8, 1966	EF4	49 km	1
Aug 6, 1962	EF4	84 km	0
May 7, 1961	EF4	39 km	0
May 22, 1952	EF4	69 km	0
Mar 6, 2017	EF3	77 km	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	36 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	3 km	0
Apr 26, 1984	EF3	55 km	0
Jun 19, 1981	EF3	72 km	1
May 4, 1977	EF3	94 km	1
May 4, 1977	EF3	92 km	0
Jun 26, 1969	EF3	39 km	0
May 15, 1968	EF3	98 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 4 DELTA 21 (1,708 ac, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2021	4 DELTA 21	1,708	99 km
2011	182	1,575	99 km
2018	FY 18 182 ROAD BROADCAST BURN	1,009	93 km
2020	MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI	964	78 km
2012	HIGHWAY E	897	81 km
2016	SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX	866	78 km
1988	NORTH POOL	698	78 km
2020	UNNAMED	645	77 km
2009	UNIT 6	625	76 km
2002	SCRDGRS 6	536	75 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	1.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	32°F (-0°C)	1.1 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.4 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.3 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.6 in
July	78°F (25°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	4.0 in
September	67°F (20°C)	4.8 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.2 in
November	42°F (5°C)	2.1 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	1.5 in

New Market has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.0").

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