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Spanish Lake, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,183 Population 2,467/sq mi density
$51,125 Median Income $26,925 per capita
$121,300 Home Value $142,907 Zillow
$1,073 Median Rent 36.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr
917 Violent Crime/100K 5,430 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,125 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,300 home value, $1,073/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
917 violent crimes/100K (141% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Spanish Lake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.4 km²)
Population Density2,467/sq mi
Coordinates38.7878°N, 90.2159°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

35 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 99 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 91 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 80 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 119 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 106 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 112 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 86 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 146 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 129 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 113 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 115 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 86 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 121 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 38 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 64 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 136 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 38 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 71 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 133 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

613 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 62 fatalities, 1,083 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 78 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 24 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 11 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 31 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 44 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 72 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 14 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 64 km 1
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 99 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 6 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 40 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 76 km 1
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 26 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 64 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 19 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Spanish Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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