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Jefferson City (MO) Climate by Month

Jefferson City experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to cold weather. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Jefferson City is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 5°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -6°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Jefferson City has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1143 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, April receives high rainfall, averaging 139 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snow/rainfall, with 40 mm over 7 snowy/rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Jefferson City. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Columbia, the United States of America (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Columbia, the United States of America (43 KM, 27 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Jefferson City in the United States of America

During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Jefferson City?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Jefferson City?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Jefferson City?
    April tops the wettest month list with 139 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Jefferson City?
    January is the driest month with 40 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Jefferson City?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 312 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Jefferson City (MO)

    Wed   Nov 20
    12°C | 4°C
    W 32 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Thu   Nov 21
    7°C | 0°C
    NW 25 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    9°C | -1°C
    NW 14 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain