Passaic, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
42 Population 600/sq mi density
$50,750 Median Income $14,010 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,750 median income, unemployment
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Passaic enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation879 ft (268 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density600/sq mi
Coordinates38.3220°N, 94.3483°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportLawrence Regional (LWC)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (May) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 4, 2015.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 37 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 148 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 99 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 92 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

454 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 357 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 69 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 93 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 86 km 3
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 96 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 85 km 5
May 4, 1999 EF3 53 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 97 km 2
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 72 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 90 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 21 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 84 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 46 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 75 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 97 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 27 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 89 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 74 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 83 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 52 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 82 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 89 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 93 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 93 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 64 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 92 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 54 km
2009 REYNOLDS HOLLOW 728 79 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 59 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 55 km
1996 UNNAMED 624 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (19°C) 6.3 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 35°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Passaic has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (1.6").

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