Jefferson City (MO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Jefferson City is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum 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 drop to an average of around -6°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Jefferson City Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Jefferson City.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 73%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 139 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 40 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 312 hours of sunshine.
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