Wayland, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

1.1 /5.0

F Poor

489 Population 730/sq mi density

$606 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent

52°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr

49 Violent Crime/100K 197 property/100K

Overall

1.1 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

49 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.1 / 5.0

1.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Wayland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.0°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	535 ft (163 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	730/sq mi
Coordinates	40.3945°N, 91.5832°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Southeast Iowa Regional (BRL) 36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 4.7"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.57"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Feb 8, 2004.

Feb 8, 2004	6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri	M2.9	104 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

421 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 253 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 13, 1995	EF4	31 km	0
Apr 20, 1973	EF4	92 km	1
Jan 24, 1967	EF4	80 km	0
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	98 km	0
May 27, 2019	EF3	46 km	0
May 10, 2003	EF3	82 km	0
Apr 8, 1999	EF3	12 km	0
Apr 8, 1999	EF3	81 km	0
May 15, 1998	EF3	99 km	0
Jun 21, 1981	EF3	83 km	1
Apr 13, 1974	EF3	16 km	0
Apr 13, 1974	EF3	80 km	0
Sep 30, 1973	EF3	58 km	0
May 1, 1973	EF3	13 km	2
Apr 20, 1973	EF3	40 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF3	73 km	0
Apr 16, 1967	EF3	55 km	2
Jan 24, 1967	EF3	68 km	0
Jan 24, 1967	EF3	38 km	1
Aug 25, 1965	EF3	58 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 ac, 1999).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1999	UNIT 3	1,206	90 km
2002	HSB 03 2	1,130	90 km
2000	DESTRUST A	756	91 km
2006	HSB 003	674	89 km
2004	HSB 009	608	91 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	29°F (-2°C)	1.2 in	Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	2.9 in
April	53°F (11°C)	3.5 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.3 in
June	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	74°F (24°C)	3.6 in
September	67°F (19°C)	4.5 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.1 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.6 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	2.0 in

Wayland has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.2").

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