Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bethany, MO Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 39.1"
- Annual precip
- 189d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bethany
Bethany, Missouri averages 52°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 39.1"
- annual precipitation · 21" snow
- 189 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
39.1"
Annual Snow
21.2"
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
39.1"
Plus 21.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bethany) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Bethany area.
How Bethany compares to every U.S. city
Bethany'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 Bethany
MethodologyZooming out from Bethany's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0" | 5.4" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6" | 5.2" | 25.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1" | 3.3" | 20.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0" | 0.3" | 6.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.9 |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.6 |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0" | 0.1" | 4.7 | 0.1 |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0" | 1.3" | 17.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7" | 5.6" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.0"
Snow: 5.4"
4.9 days with precipitation
February 1.6"
Snow: 5.2"
5.8 days with precipitation
March 2.1"
Snow: 3.3"
7.3 days with precipitation
April 4.0"
Snow: 0.3"
10.9 days with precipitation
May 5.5"
11.6 days with precipitation
June 5.2"
9.9 days with precipitation
July 5.0"
8.5 days with precipitation
August 4.2"
8.3 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
6.9 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
Snow: 0.1"
7.3 days with precipitation
November 2.0"
Snow: 1.3"
6.0 days with precipitation
December 1.7"
Snow: 5.6"
5.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
189 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,848
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,087
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Bethany's climate means for you
Bethany runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 189 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,848 heating and 1,087 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: Bethany, MO
In Bethany, Missouri, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 42°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00230608, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Bethany should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 39.1 inches, with 21.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 189 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 16 and the first fall freeze near October 22. And on the energy front, 5,848 heating degree days and 1,087 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bethany 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 Bethany, MO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bethany, Missouri is 52°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Bethany get? ▼
Bethany receives 39.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 21.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bethany? ▼
Bethany 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 Bethany? ▼
Bethany has approximately 189 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 16 and the first fall freeze around October 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bethany? ▼
Bethany has 5,848 heating degree days and 1,087 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 Bethany climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00230608 near Bethany.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00230608. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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