City in Missouri

Things to Do in St. Louis

Top things to do in St. Louis: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

☀️ 85°F now🕔 7:01 PM local📅 Best: August, September and October👥 290.000

Things to do in St. Louis

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Map of St. Louis

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Coordinates: 38°37′37.2″N 90°11′57.8″W (38.627, -90.1994)

Weather in St. Louis right now

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85°F
Clear sky · feels like 91°F
Humidity54%
Wind2 mph SW
Gusts4 mph
UV index0.5 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure997 hPa
VisibilityGood · 9 mi
Air quality113 · Unhealthy for sensitive groups
Sunrise6:20 AM
Sunset7:47 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 58%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:01 PM, Aug 21 local time.

⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 103°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 107°F (42°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Best time to visit St. Louis

Go in August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

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December★★★☆☆

Summary

St. Louis is a city in Missouri. St. Louis is known for Gateway Arch and blues. It has a population of about 290.000.

Right now it is 85°F (30°C) in St. Louis with clear sky. It feels like 91°F. Today runs from 66°F to 88°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit St. Louis is August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 22°F.

The closest major airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 259 mi away. Nearby highlights include Gateway Arch National Park, Starved Rock State Park and Mammoth Cave National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 88°F is in line with the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in St. Louis today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St. Louis?

St. Louis is a city in Missouri. Its coordinates are 38.627, -90.1994. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in St. Louis right now?

It is currently 85°F (30°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 54% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit St. Louis?

August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in St. Louis, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is St. Louis in?

St. Louis observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 7:01 PM.

How many people live in St. Louis?

St. Louis has a population of approximately 290.000.

What is the nearest airport to St. Louis?

The closest airports are Nashville International Airport (BNA), 259 mi away and O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 261 mi away.

What are the top things to do in St. Louis?

Popular options include Gateway Arch National Park, Starved Rock State Park and Mammoth Cave National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 7:01 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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