What’s the climate like in Missouri?
The current climate in Missouri features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -4°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Missouri in recent years was 40°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -18°C in February 2021.
On average, Missouri gets 1085 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 17 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in Missouri is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Missouri to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Missouri?
The best time to visit Missouri for sunny weather is April through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Missouri. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Missouri
The climate table of Missouri shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 20 | 14 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -4 | -3 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 49 | 62 | 117 | 105 | 120 | 114 | 98 | 107 | 45 | 146 | 62 | 60 |
| Snow (cm) | 6,4 | 5,3 | 1,3 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,3 | 1,7 |
| UV Index | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1085 mm per year, averaging 90 mm per month
- Snowfall: 17 cm per year
- Driest months: 45 mm in September, 49 mm in January and 60 mm in December
- Wettest months: 146 mm in October, 120 mm in May and 117 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Missouri
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Missouri, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Missouri
This graph shows how much rainfall Missouri, United States, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Missouri
This graph shows how much snow Missouri, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Missouri
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Missouri, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Missouri
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Missouri, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Missouri
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Missouri, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Missouri
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Missouri, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Missouri by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Missouri. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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