Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Neosho, MO Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 50.0"
- Annual precip
- 207d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Neosho
Neosho, Missouri averages 59°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 50.0"
- annual precipitation · 8" snow
- 207 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
59°F (15°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
50.0"
Annual Snow
8.1"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
50.0"
Plus 8.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Neosho) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Neosho area.
How Neosho compares to every U.S. city
Neosho'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 Neosho
MethodologyZooming out from Neosho'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 | 46°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5" | 2.8" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4" | 0.9" | 20.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7" | 2.0" | 11.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 3.1 | 0.1 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 6.7" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.3 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.4 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.6 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 4.7 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 2.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7" | 0.1" | 12.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9" | 2.3" | 22.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.5"
Snow: 2.8"
5.9 days with precipitation
February 2.4"
Snow: 0.9"
5.6 days with precipitation
March 3.7"
Snow: 2.0"
7.9 days with precipitation
April 5.3"
8.5 days with precipitation
May 6.7"
10.5 days with precipitation
June 5.7"
8.5 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
6.8 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
6.2 days with precipitation
September 5.0"
6.9 days with precipitation
October 4.1"
7.2 days with precipitation
November 3.7"
Snow: 0.1"
6.7 days with precipitation
December 2.9"
Snow: 2.3"
5.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 31
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
207 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,976
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,679
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Neosho's climate means for you
Neosho runs 59°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 207 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,976 heating and 1,679 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: Neosho, MO
Neosho, Missouri runs an annual average of 59°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 48°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00235976, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Neosho receives roughly 50.0 inches of precipitation each year, with 8.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 207 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 7 and the first fall freeze near October 31. For energy use, 3,976 heating degree days and 1,679 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Neosho 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 Neosho, MO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Neosho, Missouri is 59°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Neosho get? ▼
Neosho receives 50.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 8.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Neosho? ▼
Neosho 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 Neosho? ▼
Neosho has approximately 207 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 7 and the first fall freeze around October 31.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Neosho? ▼
Neosho has 3,976 heating degree days and 1,679 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 Neosho climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00235976 near Neosho.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00235976. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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