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Zalma, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
77 Population 367/sq mi density
$45,500 Home Value $142,547 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Zalma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density367/sq mi
Coordinates37.1435°N, 90.0811°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (CGI)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

399 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 42 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 67 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 146 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 83 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 101 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 123 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 134 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 142 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 108 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 117 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 127 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 66 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 118 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 136 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 76 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 140 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 126 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 115 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 146 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

532 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 51 fatalities, 764 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 65 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 64 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 94 km 2
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 68 km 1
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 77 km 4
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 82 km 11
May 21, 1957 EF4 99 km 7
May 26, 2024 EF3 50 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 69 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 34 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 29 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 76 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 71 km 1
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 9 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 68 km 0
Feb 21, 1976 EF3 59 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 100 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 97 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 100 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 99 km
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 99 km
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 51 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 99 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 95 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 99 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 52 km
1999 STEGALL99 3,415 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 55 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 51 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,963 89 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 99 km
2004 04 RX CAMPBELL/BEAVER 2,772 93 km
2005 MCKENZIE HILL 2,722 68 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 99 km
2019 PECK RANCH 2,598 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.1 in Wettest
April 56°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in

Zalma has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (3.1").

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