St. Louis Weather Forecast
St. Louis weather: 77°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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Climate in St. Louis 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 | 36° | 22° | 2,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 30° | 1,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 63° | 42° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 69° | 51° | 7,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 76° | 58° | 6,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 86° | 68° | 5,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 88° | 72° | 5,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 86° | 69° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 82° | 63° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 71° | 52° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 56° | 40° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 47° | 32° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How St. Louis compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against St. Louis.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 1 mi | 58°F | about the same | 45 in |
| Illinois | 85 mi | 56°F | 34°F cooler | 36 in |
| Starved Rock State Park | 197 mi | 53°F | 37°F cooler | 39 in |
| Branson | 215 mi | 60°F | +34°F warmer | 44 in |
| Indianapolis | 230 mi | 55°F | 35°F cooler | 43 in |
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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 77°F (25°C) with clear. Humidity is 80% 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 10:31 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 August 21, 2026 at 10:31 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
