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Novelty, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
103 Population 368/sq mi density
$83,409 Median Income $19,078 per capita
$67,500 Home Value $255,186 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,409 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Novelty experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density368/sq mi
Coordinates40.0125°N, 92.2082°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 64 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

320 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 175 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 63 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 54 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 25 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 89 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 51 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 80 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 68 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 61 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 48 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 74 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 39 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.0 in

Novelty has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.3").

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