Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Festus, MO Climate
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- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 43.6"
- Annual precip
- 200d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Festus
Festus, 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
- 43.6"
- annual precipitation · 9" snow
- 200 days
- frost-free days per growing season
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
67°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
43.6"
Annual Snow
9.2"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
43.6"
Plus 9.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Festus) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Festus area.
How Festus compares to every U.S. city
Festus'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 Festus
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Festus, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.7" | 2.1" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5" | 2.7" | 21.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0" | 1.1" | 14.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9" | 0.2" | 3.8 | 0.2 |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.6 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.6 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.1 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5" | 0.6" | 13.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8" | 2.5" | 23.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.7"
Snow: 2.1"
7.6 days with precipitation
February 2.5"
Snow: 2.7"
7.1 days with precipitation
March 4.0"
Snow: 1.1"
10.2 days with precipitation
April 4.9"
Snow: 0.2"
10.1 days with precipitation
May 4.8"
11.5 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
9.4 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
8.2 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
7.1 days with precipitation
September 3.4"
6.6 days with precipitation
October 2.8"
7.5 days with precipitation
November 3.5"
Snow: 0.6"
8.1 days with precipitation
December 2.8"
Snow: 2.5"
8.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 9
50% probability date
Growing Season
200 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,700
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,352
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Festus's climate means for you
Festus runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 200 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 9 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,700 heating and 1,352 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: Festus, MO
Based on station USC00232850 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Festus, Missouri averages 56°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 45°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 Festus should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 43.6 inches, with 9.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 200 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 9 and the first fall freeze near October 26. And on the energy front, 4,700 heating degree days and 1,352 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Festus scores 78/100 (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 Festus, MO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Festus, Missouri is 56°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Festus get? ▼
Festus receives 43.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 9.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Festus? ▼
Festus 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 Festus? ▼
Festus has approximately 200 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 9 and the first fall freeze around October 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Festus? ▼
Festus has 4,700 heating degree days and 1,352 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 Festus climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00232850 near Festus.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00232850. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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