Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Elm, MO Climate
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- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 42.9"
- Annual precip
- 193d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Elm
Elm, Missouri averages 54°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 42.9"
- annual precipitation · 12" snow
- 193 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
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
42.9"
Annual Snow
11.9"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
42.9"
Plus 11.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Elm) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Elm area.
How Elm compares to every U.S. city
Elm'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
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Elm
MethodologyZooming out from Elm'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 | 38°F (3°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4" | 3.8" | 28.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.8" | 2.9" | 23.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9" | 1.1" | 15.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4" | 0.1" | 3.8 | 0.1 |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.8 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.3 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.7 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 3.3 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 3.8 | 0.2 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7" | 0.7" | 15.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9" | 3.3" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.4"
Snow: 3.8"
7.0 days with precipitation
February 1.8"
Snow: 2.9"
6.6 days with precipitation
March 2.9"
Snow: 1.1"
9.8 days with precipitation
April 4.4"
Snow: 0.1"
11.2 days with precipitation
May 5.3"
12.0 days with precipitation
June 5.2"
10.3 days with precipitation
July 5.6"
9.4 days with precipitation
August 4.4"
9.0 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
8.1 days with precipitation
October 3.4"
9.1 days with precipitation
November 2.7"
Snow: 0.7"
7.7 days with precipitation
December 1.9"
Snow: 3.3"
7.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
193 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,244
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,213
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Elm's climate means for you
Elm runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 193 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,244 heating and 1,213 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: Elm, MO
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Elm, Missouri as a location with an annual average temperature of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00232568, 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. Elm receives roughly 42.9 inches of precipitation each year, with 11.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 193 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 13 and the first fall freeze near October 23. For energy use, 5,244 heating degree days and 1,213 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Elm scores 68/100 (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 Elm, MO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Elm, Missouri is 54°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Elm get? ▼
Elm receives 42.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 11.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Elm? ▼
Elm 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 Elm? ▼
Elm has approximately 193 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 13 and the first fall freeze around October 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Elm? ▼
Elm has 5,244 heating degree days and 1,213 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 Elm climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00232568 near Elm.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00232568. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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