Syracuse, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
145 Population 382/sq mi density
$76,000 Home Value $187,945 Zillow
$913 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Syracuse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density382/sq mi
Coordinates38.6700°N, 92.8733°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.53"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 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 98 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 14 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 91 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 77 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 125 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 83 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 112 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

384 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 276 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 59 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 98 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 80 km 4
May 4, 2003 EF3 86 km 4
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 56 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 44 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 90 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 48 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 46 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 54 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF2 30 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF2 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 85 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 87 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 84 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 96 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 99 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 82 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 95 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 87 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 94 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 67 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 87 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 84 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 83 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 89 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 85 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,166 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,062 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 1.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in

Syracuse has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.5").

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