Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bolivar, MO Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bolivar
Bolivar, Missouri averages 56°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index — good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 77/100
- comfort score — milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 46.4"
- annual precipitation
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) — 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
46.4"
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bolivar) 77.0%
National median (≈55)
PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Bolivar area.
How Bolivar compares to every U.S. city
Bolivar's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
77 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals — PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bolivar
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Bolivar captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.3" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3" | 22.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6" | 14.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0" | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9" | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9" | 0.0 | 6.2 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 15.4 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 14.2 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 4.7 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8" | 3.5 | 0.2 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4" | 14.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7" | 24.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.3"
7.7 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
7.7 days with precipitation
March 3.6"
10.5 days with precipitation
April 5.0"
11.0 days with precipitation
May 5.9"
12.7 days with precipitation
June 4.9"
10.7 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
8.5 days with precipitation
August 3.7"
7.6 days with precipitation
September 4.3"
7.8 days with precipitation
October 3.8"
9.3 days with precipitation
November 3.4"
8.8 days with precipitation
December 2.7"
7.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 14
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,630
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,366
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Bolivar's climate means for you
Bolivar runs 56°F a year — peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 4,630 heating and 1,366 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: Bolivar, MO
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Bolivar, Missouri as a location with an annual average temperature of 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 45°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00230789, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Bolivar receives roughly 46.4 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 14 and the first fall freeze near October 23. For energy use, 4,630 heating degree days and 1,366 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bolivar scores 77/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Bolivar, MO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bolivar, Missouri is 56°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Bolivar get? ▼
Bolivar receives 46.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bolivar? ▼
Bolivar has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Bolivar? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Bolivar.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bolivar? ▼
Bolivar has 4,630 heating degree days and 1,366 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Bolivar climate data come from? ▼
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00230789. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00230789. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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