Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Carthage, MO Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 58°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 206d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Carthage
Carthage, Missouri averages 58°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 58°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 206 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 (15°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Carthage) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Carthage area.
How Carthage compares to every U.S. city
Carthage'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 Carthage
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Carthage'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 | 45°F (7°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | N/A | 24.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | N/A | 19.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | N/A | 11.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | N/A | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 67°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 6.4 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 18.3 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 18.6 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 6.0 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (15°C) | N/A | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | N/A | 10.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | N/A | 21.5 | 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 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
206 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,118
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,693
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Carthage's climate means for you
Carthage runs 58°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 206 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,118 heating and 1,693 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: Carthage, MO
Based on station USC00231356 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Carthage, Missouri averages 58°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 47°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Carthage receives roughly an uncharted amount of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 206 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 4 and the first fall freeze near October 27. For energy use, 4,118 heating degree days and 1,693 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Carthage scores 63/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Carthage, MO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Carthage, Missouri is 58°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Carthage get? ▼
Carthage receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Carthage? ▼
Carthage 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 Carthage? ▼
Carthage has approximately 206 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 4 and the first fall freeze around October 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Carthage? ▼
Carthage has 4,118 heating degree days and 1,693 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 Carthage climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00231356 near Carthage.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00231356. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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