Triplett, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
27 Population 117/sq mi density
$77,500 Home Value $206,544 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Triplett experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates39.4981°N, 93.1938°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 12.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 133 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 96 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 137 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 112 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 135 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 20 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

356 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 232 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 87 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF4 100 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 100 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 49 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 70 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 78 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 28 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 23 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 64 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 50 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 96 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 94 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 98 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 29 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 87 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in

Triplett has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.5").

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