Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Brunswick, MO Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 40.4"
- Annual precip
- 202d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Brunswick
Brunswick, Missouri averages 54°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 40.4"
- annual precipitation · 12" snow
- 202 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
40.4"
Annual Snow
12.2"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
40.4"
Plus 12.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Brunswick) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Brunswick area.
How Brunswick compares to every U.S. city
Brunswick's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Brunswick
MethodologyZooming out from Brunswick'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 | 36°F (2°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5" | 4.0" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.0" | 4.9" | 23.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8" | 1.1" | 17.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.6 |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.6 |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.9 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 2.7 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 3.3 | 0.3 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 2.4" | 0.1" | 14.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8" | 2.1" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.5"
Snow: 4.0"
5.3 days with precipitation
February 2.0"
Snow: 4.9"
5.2 days with precipitation
March 2.8"
Snow: 1.1"
7.2 days with precipitation
April 4.0"
9.8 days with precipitation
May 5.5"
10.8 days with precipitation
June 5.5"
9.5 days with precipitation
July 4.3"
8.6 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
7.4 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
6.5 days with precipitation
October 3.4"
7.4 days with precipitation
November 2.4"
Snow: 0.1"
5.9 days with precipitation
December 1.8"
Snow: 2.1"
5.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
202 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,235
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,311
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Brunswick's climate means for you
Brunswick runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 202 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,235 heating and 1,311 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: Brunswick, MO
In Brunswick, Missouri, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 45°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00231037, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Brunswick receives roughly 40.4 inches of precipitation each year, with 12.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 202 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 10 and the first fall freeze near October 29. For energy use, 5,235 heating degree days and 1,311 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Brunswick scores 68/100 (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 Brunswick, MO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Brunswick, Missouri is 54°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Brunswick get? ▼
Brunswick receives 40.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 12.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Brunswick? ▼
Brunswick has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Brunswick? ▼
Brunswick has approximately 202 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 10 and the first fall freeze around October 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Brunswick? ▼
Brunswick has 5,235 heating degree days and 1,311 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 Brunswick climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00231037 near Brunswick.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00231037. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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