Missouri Weather Forecast
Missouri weather: 69°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Missouri is a state in United States. Missouri is a US state with its capital at Jefferson City. It has a population of about 6.2 million. The capital is Jefferson City.
Right now it is 69°F (21°C) in Missouri with clear sky. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 55°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 23%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Missouri is July, 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 21°F.
Nearby highlights include Gateway Arch National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 69°F is 2.9°F below the 72°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Missouri today at 9.3/10. 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.
Active alerts for Missouri
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 10:56AM CDT until October 8 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Issued by NWS St Louis MO
Weather in Missouri right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:52 PM, Oct 2 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Missouri
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light rain | 69° / 55° | 23% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 49° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 53° | 0% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 75° / 49° | 0% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 49° | 0% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 54° | 0% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 89° / 58° | 0% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 80° / 60° | 1% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | 92° / 60° | 1% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light rain | 89° / 61° | 6% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light rain | 70° / 64° | 11% · 0,8 in | 13 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 52° | 15% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 84° / 50° | 9% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light showers | 91° / 66° | 10% · 0,2 in | 18 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌧️ Showers | 68° / 49° | 13% · 0,8 in | 23 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 42° | 16% | 16 mph | 4 |
Climate in Missouri month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 21° | 2,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 50° | 30° | 1,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 64° | 41° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 70° | 50° | 6,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 75° | 57° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 85° | 67° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 88° | 71° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 87° | 68° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 84° | 64° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 72° | 52° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 58° | 40° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 32° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Missouri
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Missouri
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Missouri
Go in July, 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.
Weather by national park in Missouri
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in Missouri
3 cities mapped in this atlas
Explore Missouri
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Missouri?
Missouri is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 38.5767, -92.1735. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Missouri right now?
It is currently 69°F (21°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 55% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Missouri?
July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Missouri, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Missouri in?
Missouri observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 1:52 PM.
How many people live in Missouri?
Missouri has a population of approximately 6.2 million.
What are the top things to do in Missouri?
Popular options include Gateway Arch National Park.
What places are in Missouri?
Missouri covers 4 places in this atlas, including Gateway Arch National Park, Branson, Kansas City and St. Louis.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 October 2, 2026 at 1:52 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
