Missouri Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 17 Cities  •  1981–2025

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Missouri Climate Overview

Missouri has an average annual temperature of 55°F (across all 17 cities) with approximately 1043 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 76%. The warmest city is Jefferson City with average July highs of 99.7°F, while Saint Joseph is the coldest with average January lows of -1.7°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Jefferson City
Jul High: 99.7°F
Coldest City
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Saint Joseph
Jan Low: -1.7°F
Wettest City
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Springfield
1166 mm/yr
Driest City
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Saint Joseph
913 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Aug
Avg High: 99°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg Low: 1.8°F
Cities With Data
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17
cities in Missouri
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in Missouri — Weather History

📅 Missouri Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 17 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 Missouri Seasonal Climate Guide

Aug is typically the warmest month across Missouri with average highs around 99°F, while Jan is the coldest with average lows near 1.8°F. May is the wettest month with approximately 130 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 57.6°F 1.8°F 29.7°F 50 83% 2.9 2.10
Feb 65.3°F 5.5°F 35.4°F 50 80% 2.9 2.90
Mar 74.5°F 17.1°F 45.9°F 81 77% 3.0 3.90
Apr 80.8°F 27°F 54°F 108 75% 2.9 5.00
May 85.5°F 39.7°F 62.6°F 130 77% 2.3 5.60
Jun 92.3°F 51.6°F 72°F 117 76% 2.0 6.30
Jul 97.7°F 58.5°F 78.1°F 109 72% 1.8 6.30
Aug 99°F 55.9°F 77.5°F 96 68% 1.8 5.60
Sep 93.7°F 43°F 68.4°F 90 68% 2.0 4.70
Oct 85.1°F 29.7°F 57.4°F 87 71% 2.3 3.50
Nov 72.3°F 19.2°F 45.9°F 78 77% 2.5 2.40
Dec 61.9°F 7.2°F 34.5°F 62 83% 2.6 1.90

📈 Missouri Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 Missouri Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how Missouri's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 17 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in Missouri

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in Missouri.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Missouri?
Jefferson City is the hottest city in Missouri with an average July high of 99.7°F based on 45 years of data. View Jefferson City weather history →
What is the coldest city in Missouri?
Saint Joseph is the coldest city with average January lows of -1.7°F. View Saint Joseph weather history →
Which city in Missouri gets the most rain?
Springfield is the wettest city in Missouri with approximately 1166 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Springfield weather history →
What is the warmest month in Missouri?
Aug is the warmest month across Missouri, with state-wide average highs of 99°F and average lows of 55.9°F.
How many cities in Missouri have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 17 cities in Missouri, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in Missouri?
Jul is the sunniest month across Missouri with an average solar radiation of 6.30 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 17 cities in Missouri at monthly temporal resolution.