Platte City (MO) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Platte City can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°C (39°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 21°C (70°F) in July to -8°C (18°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Platte City is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1050 mm (41 in). Platte City can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 141 mm (5.6 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 17 mm (0.7 in) of precipitation spread across 4 snowy/rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Platte City Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Platte City can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Platte City.

The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 71%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s (8 knots) to 6 m/s (12 knots). It is lower in July, August and September and higher in March and April. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)