Climate of Missouri, USA
Area-weighted average across Missouri. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Missouri, a subdivision of United States of America, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -1.9°C / 28.6°F in January to 25.4°C / 77.7°F in July, with rainfall from 46 mm / 1.8 in to 120 mm / 4.7 in depending on the season (1049 mm / 41.3 in total across the year). See the 3 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.9°C28.6°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Snowy |
| February | 1.2°C34.2°F | 51 mm2″ | Snowy |
| March | 6.9°C44.4°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
| April | 12.7°C54.9°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
| May | 17.8°C64°F | 120 mm4.7″ | — |
| June | 22.6°C72.7°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| July | 25.4°C77.7°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| August | 24.4°C75.9°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| September | 20.1°C68.2°F | 106 mm4.2″ | — |
| October | 13.8°C56.8°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| November | 6.8°C44.2°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| December | 0.9°C33.6°F | 69 mm2.7″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Missouri?
Missouri, United States of America does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 25.4°C / 77.7°F, and the driest is January at 46 mm / 1.8 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Missouri?
Missouri, United States of America has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -1.9°C / 28.6°F in January to 25.4°C / 77.7°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 1049 mm / 41.3 in, with the wettest month being May (120 mm / 4.7 in) and the driest January (46 mm / 1.8 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Missouri?
The hottest month in Missouri is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.4°C / 77.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Missouri?
The coldest month in Missouri is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -1.9°C / 28.6°F.
When does it rain most in Missouri?
The wettest month in Missouri is May, averaging about 120 mm / 4.7 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 46 mm / 1.8 in.