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Lake Ozark (MO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Lake Ozark is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Lake Ozark, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a chilly 6°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -5°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Lake Ozark experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1152 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Lake Ozark shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in April, with an average of 137 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 43 mm of snow/rainfall over 6 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Lake Ozark Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Lake Ozark (MO)

Fri   Dec 27
11°C | 7°C
SW 4 m/s
6.4 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Sat   Dec 28
15°C | 6°C
E 3 m/s
1.4 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Sun   Dec 29
14°C | 4°C
NW 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit Lake Ozark in the United States of America

During the months of April, 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 Lake Ozark?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lake Ozark?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lake Ozark?
    April tops the wettest month list with 137 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lake Ozark?
    January is the driest month with 43 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.