New Melle, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
510 Population 302/sq mi density
$103,750 Median Income $63,568 per capita
$407,100 Home Value $393,315 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 44.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,750 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$407,100 home value, $775/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.7% bachelor's degree or higher
New Melle 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 39.8 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density302/sq mi
Coordinates38.7090°N, 90.8813°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 13.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 70 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 149 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 79 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 144 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 76 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 123 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 79 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 39 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 118 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 114 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 47 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 112 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 92 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 89 km
Jul 22, 1998 12 km NE of Mine La Motte, Missouri M2.7 129 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 47 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 72 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 89 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 62 km
Jun 11, 1996 2 km SSE of Perryville, Missouri M2.6 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

509 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 53 fatalities, 1,043 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 34 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 87 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 29 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 32 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 29 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 72 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 13 km 1
May 31, 2013 EF3 12 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 64 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 43 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 27 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 64 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 95 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 84 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 84 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 76 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 87 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 82 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,196 100 km
2024 RENAULT 1,085 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 820 98 km
2024 FLATWOODS RX 796 87 km
2022 NORTH KOFFER HOLLOW 783 84 km
1989 UNNAMED 600 86 km
2024 PIGEON ROOST 583 93 km
2000 UNNAMED 549 81 km
1992 UNNAMED 533 85 km
1997 FLATWOODS 530 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.6 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in

New Melle has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.0").

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