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
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Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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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 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 26.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density730/sq mi
Coordinates40.3945°N, 91.5832°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSoutheast Iowa Regional (BRL)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 26.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

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 80 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 16 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 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in

Wayland has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.6").

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