Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Branson, MO Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 58°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 48.3"
- Annual precip
- 208d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Branson
Branson, Missouri averages 58°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 58°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 48.3"
- yearly precipitation total
- 208 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
58°F (14°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
48.3"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Branson) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Branson area.
How Branson compares to every U.S. city
Branson's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 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 Branson
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Branson, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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) | 27°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8" | 23.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9" | 19.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3" | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8" | 2.1 | 0.1 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5" | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 11.1 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 17.1 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 14.0 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1" | 0.0 | 5.3 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9" | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9" | 9.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0" | 20.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.8"
February 2.9"
March 4.3"
April 4.8"
May 5.5"
June 3.9"
July 4.1"
August 4.2"
September 5.1"
October 3.9"
November 3.9"
December 3.0"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 2
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
208 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,146
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,449
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Branson's climate means for you
Branson runs 58°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 208 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,146 heating and 1,449 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: Branson, MO
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Branson, Missouri as a location with an annual average temperature of 58°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 48°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00230887, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Branson sees about 48.3 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 208 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 8 and the first fall freeze near November 2. On the energy side, 4,146 heating degree days and 1,449 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Branson scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Branson, MO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Branson, Missouri is 58°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Branson get? ▼
Branson receives 48.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Branson? ▼
Branson has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Branson? ▼
Branson has approximately 208 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 8 and the first fall freeze around November 2.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Branson? ▼
Branson has 4,146 heating degree days and 1,449 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 Branson climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00230887 near Branson.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00230887. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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