Sumner, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
69 Population 300/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $27,330 per capita
$82,500 Home Value $233,691 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Sumner experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density300/sq mi
Coordinates39.6545°N, 93.2443°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 13.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 147 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 113 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 140 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 118 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 14 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

331 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 118 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 94 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF4 90 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 62 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 49 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 72 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 33 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 8 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 75 km 4
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 75 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 93 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 12 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 88 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 13 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 14, 1955 EF3 86 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 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.8 in

Sumner has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.4").

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