Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
FT Leonard Wood, MO Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 46.8"
- Annual precip
- 193d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for FT Leonard Wood
FT Leonard Wood, Missouri averages 55°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 46.8"
- annual precipitation
- 193 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
55°F (13°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
46.8"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (FT Leonard Wood) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the FT Leonard Wood area.
How FT Leonard Wood compares to every U.S. city
FT Leonard Wood'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 FT Leonard Wood
MethodologyZooming out from FT Leonard Wood'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5" | 22.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2" | 13.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9" | 4.5 | 0.1 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1" | 0.1 | 0.8 |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 6.0 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 13.8 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 10.2 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 3.9 |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4" | 3.4 | 0.2 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9" | 14.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.8"
February 2.5"
March 4.2"
April 4.9"
May 5.1"
June 4.6"
July 4.2"
August 4.2"
September 3.9"
October 3.4"
November 3.9"
December 3.2"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
193 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,728
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,241
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What FT Leonard Wood's climate means for you
FT Leonard Wood runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 193 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,728 heating and 1,241 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: FT Leonard Wood, MO
In FT Leonard Wood, Missouri, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 55°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 44°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00232981, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in FT Leonard Wood should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 46.8 inches, predominantly as rainfall. 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 14 and the first fall freeze near October 24. And on the energy front, 4,728 heating degree days and 1,241 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, FT Leonard Wood scores 78/100 (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 FT Leonard Wood, MO? ▼
The average annual temperature in FT Leonard Wood, Missouri is 55°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-6°C).
How much rain does FT Leonard Wood get? ▼
FT Leonard Wood receives 46.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for FT Leonard Wood? ▼
FT Leonard Wood 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 FT Leonard Wood? ▼
FT Leonard Wood has approximately 193 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 14 and the first fall freeze around October 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in FT Leonard Wood? ▼
FT Leonard Wood has 4,728 heating degree days and 1,241 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 FT Leonard Wood climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00232981 near FT Leonard Wood.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00232981. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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