Wellston, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,690 Population 1,817/sq mi density
$39,474 Median Income $21,718 per capita
$1,053 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$39,474 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wellston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,817/sq mi
Coordinates38.6762°N, 90.2875°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 16.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 86 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 99 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 66 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 116 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 120 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 143 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 110 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 94 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 148 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 139 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 123 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 108 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 72 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 114 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 123 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 25 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 67 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 127 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 66 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

583 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 63 fatalities, 1,114 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 78 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 19 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 15 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 23 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 32 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 61 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 55 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 22 km 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 18 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 94 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 26 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 99 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 89 km 1
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 26 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 63 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 13 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CICERO CREEK (1,846 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 741 99 km
1995 UNNAMED 724 99 km
1989 UNNAMED 600 97 km
2000 UNNAMED 549 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in

Wellston has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.2").

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