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Paynesville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
49 Population 188/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $69,635 per capita
$104,200 Home Value $111,303 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
305 Violent Crime/100K 1,473 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
305 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Paynesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density188/sq mi
Coordinates39.2625°N, 90.9004°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 5.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

18 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 M3.9 132 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 136 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 133 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 88 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 138 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 89 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 141 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 96 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 150 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 147 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 99 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 148 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 133 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 122 km
Sep 11, 2019 6 km NNE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 146 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 41 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 94 km
Aug 11, 2010 7 km NNW of Bloomsdale, Missouri M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

491 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 44 fatalities, 942 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 69 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 90 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 72 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 86 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 90 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 74 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 92 km 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 65 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 95 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 93 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 59 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 35 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 96 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.7 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.6 in

Paynesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.6").

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