Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Advance, MO Climate
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- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 203d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Advance
Advance, Missouri averages 57°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 203 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Advance) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Advance area.
How Advance compares to every U.S. city
Advance's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
63 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Advance
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Advance's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 33°F (1°C) | N/A | 24.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | N/A | 19.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | N/A | 13.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | N/A | 3.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 8.1 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 16.5 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 13.8 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 4.5 |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | N/A | 2.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | N/A | 12.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | N/A | 20.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
203 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,431
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,460
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Advance's climate means for you
Advance runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 203 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,431 heating and 1,460 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Advance, MO
Advance, Missouri runs an annual average of 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 46°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00093825, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Advance averages an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 203 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 7 and the first fall freeze near October 27. As for energy demand, 4,431 heating degree days and 1,460 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Advance scores 63/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Advance, MO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Advance, Missouri is 57°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Advance get? ▼
Advance receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Advance? ▼
Advance has a climate comfort score of 63/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Advance? ▼
Advance has approximately 203 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 7 and the first fall freeze around October 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Advance? ▼
Advance has 4,431 heating degree days and 1,460 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Advance climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00093825 near Advance.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00093825. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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