Powersville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
66 Population 118/sq mi density
$43,417 Median Income $35,012 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,417 median income, 2.1% unemployment
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Powersville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 28.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density118/sq mi
Coordinates40.5492°N, 93.3002°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 28.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 140 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

389 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 172 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 63 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 53 km 0
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 32 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 98 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 95 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 67 km 0
May 20, 1959 EF4 21 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 36 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 44 km 1
Aug 20, 2019 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 61 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 91 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 16, 1960 EF3 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
March 38°F (4°C) 2.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in

Powersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.1").

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