Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Monroe City, MO Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 41.7"
- Annual precip
- 193d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Monroe City
Monroe City, Missouri averages 53°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 41.7"
- yearly precipitation total
- 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
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
41.7"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Monroe City) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Monroe City area.
How Monroe City compares to every U.S. city
Monroe City'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 Monroe City
MethodologyMonroe City'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8" | 28.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0" | 24.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9" | 17.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3" | 5.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0" | 0.1 | 1.0 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4" | 0.0 | 5.9 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 12.0 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 6.3 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 4.6 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3" | 4.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6" | 16.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.0" | 24.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.8"
February 2.0"
March 2.9"
April 4.3"
May 5.0"
June 5.4"
July 4.6"
August 3.8"
September 3.9"
October 3.3"
November 2.6"
December 2.0"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
193 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,508
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,145
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Monroe City's climate means for you
Monroe City runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 193 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,508 heating and 1,145 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: Monroe City, MO
Based on station USC00235708 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Monroe City, Missouri averages 53°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 43°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. Monroe City receives roughly 41.7 inches of precipitation each year, 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 12 and the first fall freeze near October 22. For energy use, 5,508 heating degree days and 1,145 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Monroe City scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Monroe City, MO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Monroe City, Missouri is 53°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Monroe City get? ▼
Monroe City receives 41.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Monroe City? ▼
Monroe City 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 Monroe City? ▼
Monroe City has approximately 193 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 12 and the first fall freeze around October 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Monroe City? ▼
Monroe City has 5,508 heating degree days and 1,145 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 Monroe City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00235708 near Monroe City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00235708. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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