State in United States

Missouri Weather Forecast

Missouri weather: 65°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 65°F now🕔 7:27 AM local📅 Best: August, September and October👥 6.2 million

Missouri weather in January

37°
average high · low 21°F
★★☆☆☆
ranked #12 of 12 months

One of the harder months here - go in with a plan.

Average high37°F
Average low21°F
Mean28°F
Rainfall2,0 in

January runs 62°F cooler than the annual average in Missouri.

Compare with December or February.

Weather map for Missouri

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Climate in Missouri month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January37°21°2,0 in★★☆☆☆
February50°30°1,0 in★★★☆☆
March64°41°3,9 in★★★☆☆
April70°50°6,7 in★★★☆☆
May75°57°4,8 in★★★★
June85°67°6,6 in★★★☆☆
July88°71°3,5 in★★★★
August87°68°1,3 in★★★★★
September83°62°2,1 in★★★★
October72°52°2,3 in★★★★
November58°40°3,3 in★★★☆☆
December49°32°1,9 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Best time to visit Missouri

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.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★★
June★★★☆☆
July★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

How Missouri compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Missouri.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Illinois159 mi56°F34°F cooler36 in
Kansas191 mi58°Fabout the same40 in
Des Moines222 mi53°F37°F cooler37 in
Iowa222 mi53°F37°F cooler37 in
Starved Rock State Park254 mi53°F37°F cooler39 in

See the Missouri forecast by time range

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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 65°F (19°C) with clear. Humidity is 82% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Missouri?

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 7:27 AM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
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 25, 2026 at 7:27 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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