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Winston, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
153 Population 494/sq mi density
$50,500 Median Income $21,403 per capita
$64,500 Home Value $236,434 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
386 Violent Crime/100K 1,502 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$50,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,500 home value, $742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
386 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Winston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density494/sq mi
Coordinates39.8700°N, 94.1399°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

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

Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 147 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 112 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 99 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 98 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 138 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

434 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 237 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 10 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 62 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 86 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 74 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 62 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 24 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 85 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 71 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 60 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 79 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 69 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 55 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 86 km 2
Apr 10, 1965 EF3 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI (964 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 99 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 44 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 99 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 99 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 98 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 98 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in

Winston has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.9").

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