Climate of Jefferson City, Missouri, USA
Point-value climate at Jefferson City (Missouri, United States of America). Population approximately 55,139.
Located in Missouri, United States of America, Jefferson City has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 55,139. Monthly average temperatures range from -1.8°C / 28.8°F in January to 26°C / 78.8°F in July, with rainfall varying from 40 mm / 1.6 in (January) to 127 mm / 5 in (May) — about 1016 mm / 40 in across the year. Jefferson City is the capital of Missouri. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Jefferson City's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.8°C28.8°F | 40 mm1.6″ | Snowy |
| February | 1.6°C34.9°F | 50 mm2″ | Snowy |
| March | 7.2°C45°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| April | 13.2°C55.8°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| May | 18.4°C65.1°F | 127 mm5″ | — |
| June | 23.4°C74.1°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| July | 26°C78.8°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| August | 25°C77°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
| September | 20.5°C68.9°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| October | 14.1°C57.4°F | 85 mm3.3″ | — |
| November | 7.1°C44.8°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| December | 0.9°C33.6°F | 64 mm2.5″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Jefferson City?
Jefferson City does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Jefferson City's warmest month is July at an average of 26°C / 78.8°F, and its driest month is January with about 40 mm / 1.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Jefferson City?
Jefferson City, in Missouri, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -1.8°C / 28.8°F in January to 26°C / 78.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1016 mm / 40 in, with the wettest month being May (127 mm / 5 in) and the driest January (40 mm / 1.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Jefferson City in July?
The average temperature in Jefferson City in July is 26°C / 78.8°F, with rainfall of about 90 mm / 3.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Jefferson City?
The driest month in Jefferson City is January, with about 40 mm / 1.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -1.8°C / 28.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Jefferson City?
The wettest month in Jefferson City is May, with approximately 127 mm / 5 in of average monthly rainfall.