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Washington (MO) Climate by Month

Washington experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to cold weather. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Washington is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a chilly 5°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -6°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Washington has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1141 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Washington, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives high rainfall, with an average of 126 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 49 mm over 6 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Washington, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.3 hours.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: St. Louis, the United States of America (71 KM, 44 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: St. Louis, the United States of America (71 KM, 44 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Washington 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 Washington?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Washington?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Washington?
    May tops the wettest month list with 126 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Washington?
    January is the driest month with 49 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Washington?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 311 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Washington (MO)

    Wed   Nov 20
    11°C | 4°C
    W 29 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Thu   Nov 21
    7°C | 0°C
    NW 29 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