Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Columbia U OF M, MO Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 44.8"
- Annual precip
- 209d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Columbia U OF M
Columbia U OF M, Missouri averages 56°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 44.8"
- annual precipitation · 17" snow
- 209 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
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
44.8"
Annual Snow
17.4"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
44.8"
Plus 17.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Columbia U OF M) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Columbia U OF M area.
How Columbia U OF M compares to every U.S. city
Columbia U OF M'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
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 Columbia U OF M
MethodologyColumbia U OF M's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4" | 5.9" | 24.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3" | 4.8" | 20.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2" | 2.0" | 11.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 4.8" | 0.3" | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.2 |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.6 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.2 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.6 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5" | 0.1" | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0" | 0.8" | 9.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2" | 3.5" | 22.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.4"
Snow: 5.9"
8.0 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
Snow: 4.8"
8.1 days with precipitation
March 3.2"
Snow: 2.0"
11.0 days with precipitation
April 4.8"
Snow: 0.3"
11.1 days with precipitation
May 5.2"
12.6 days with precipitation
June 5.1"
10.4 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
8.4 days with precipitation
August 4.1"
8.5 days with precipitation
September 4.3"
8.0 days with precipitation
October 3.5"
Snow: 0.1"
9.6 days with precipitation
November 3.0"
Snow: 0.8"
7.7 days with precipitation
December 2.2"
Snow: 3.5"
8.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 31
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
209 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,669
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,487
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Columbia U OF M's climate means for you
Columbia U OF M runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 209 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,669 heating and 1,487 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: Columbia U OF M, MO
Based on station USC00231801 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Columbia U OF M, Missouri averages 56°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°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.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Columbia U OF M should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 44.8 inches, with 17.4 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 209 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 5 and the first fall freeze near October 31. And on the energy front, 4,669 heating degree days and 1,487 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Columbia U OF M 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 Columbia U OF M, MO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Columbia U OF M, Missouri is 56°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Columbia U OF M get? ▼
Columbia U OF M receives 44.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 17.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Columbia U OF M? ▼
Columbia U OF M 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 Columbia U OF M? ▼
Columbia U OF M has approximately 209 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 5 and the first fall freeze around October 31.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Columbia U OF M? ▼
Columbia U OF M has 4,669 heating degree days and 1,487 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 Columbia U OF M climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00231801 near Columbia U OF M.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00231801. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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