Novelty, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.0 /5.0
A Great
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
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
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
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 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

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 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 19.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.97"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.66"

Air Quality

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 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 6.0 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in

Novelty has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (1.7").

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