Rayville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.2 /5.0
A Great
232 Population 703/sq mi density
$33,511 Median Income $13,888 per capita
$54,000 Home Value $343,123 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$33,511 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rayville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density703/sq mi
Coordinates39.3483°N, 94.0630°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (May) 6.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 99 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 135 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 111 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 149 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 61 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 113 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

489 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 321 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 61 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 73 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 38 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 6 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 25 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 40 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 98 km 1
May 7, 1961 EF4 77 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 46 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 81 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 69 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 94 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 98 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 41 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 74 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 52 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.6 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 6.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in

Rayville has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (1.3").

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