Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr, MO Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 45.5"
- Annual precip
- 190d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr
MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr, Missouri averages 57°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 45.5"
- precipitation, annual total
- 190 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
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
45.5"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
45.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr area.
How MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr compares to every U.S. city
MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr'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 MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 2.4" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3" | 21.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7" | 14.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5" | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9" | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3" | 0.0 | 5.7 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 16.7 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 18.0 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7" | 0.2 | 5.1 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0" | 4.6 | 0.2 |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9" | 14.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8" | 24.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.4"
7.5 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
6.7 days with precipitation
March 3.7"
9.8 days with precipitation
April 4.5"
10.6 days with precipitation
May 5.9"
11.7 days with precipitation
June 5.3"
10.1 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
8.8 days with precipitation
August 3.0"
7.2 days with precipitation
September 4.7"
8.1 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
8.6 days with precipitation
November 3.9"
8.9 days with precipitation
December 2.8"
7.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
190 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,493
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,411
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr's climate means for you
MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 190 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,493 heating and 1,411 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: MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr, MO
An annual average temperature of 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 45°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr, Missouri. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00235862 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr averages 45.5 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 190 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 21. As for energy demand, 4,493 heating degree days and 1,411 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr scores 78/100 (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 MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr, MO? ▼
The average annual temperature in MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr, Missouri is 57°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-5°C).
How much rain does MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr get? ▼
MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr receives 45.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr? ▼
MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr 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 MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr? ▼
MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr has approximately 190 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 14 and the first fall freeze around October 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr? ▼
MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr has 4,493 heating degree days and 1,411 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 MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00235862 near MT Vernon Univ MO - SW Ctr.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00235862. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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