Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Poplar Bluff Muni, MO Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 50.8"
- Annual precip
- 214d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Poplar Bluff Muni
Poplar Bluff Muni, Missouri averages 59°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 50.8"
- annual precipitation
- 214 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
59°F (15°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
50.8"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
50.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Poplar Bluff Muni) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Poplar Bluff Muni area.
How Poplar Bluff Muni compares to every U.S. city
Poplar Bluff Muni'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 Poplar Bluff Muni
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Poplar Bluff Muni, 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5" | 22.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7" | 16.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9" | 8.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6" | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 11.6 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 16.5 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 13.0 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 5.9 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0" | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 4.9" | 10.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3" | 20.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.5"
9.5 days with precipitation
February 3.7"
9.6 days with precipitation
March 4.9"
11.5 days with precipitation
April 5.6"
10.2 days with precipitation
May 5.1"
12.2 days with precipitation
June 3.7"
10.2 days with precipitation
July 3.7"
10.4 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
12.0 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
11.7 days with precipitation
October 4.0"
9.8 days with precipitation
November 4.9"
9.3 days with precipitation
December 4.3"
9.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 31
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 31
50% probability date
Growing Season
214 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,935
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,628
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67% | 7.2 | N/A | N/A |
| February | 65% | 7.8 | N/A | N/A |
| March | 65% | 7.9 | N/A | N/A |
| April | 69% | 7.1 | N/A | N/A |
| May | 71% | 5.9 | N/A | N/A |
| June | 73% | 5.0 | N/A | N/A |
| July | 77% | 4.4 | N/A | N/A |
| August | 75% | 4.3 | N/A | N/A |
| September | 71% | 4.8 | N/A | N/A |
| October | 69% | 5.8 | N/A | N/A |
| November | 70% | 6.5 | N/A | N/A |
| December | 72% | 6.8 | N/A | N/A |
What Poplar Bluff Muni's climate means for you
Poplar Bluff Muni runs 59°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 214 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 31 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,935 heating and 1,628 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: Poplar Bluff Muni, MO
Based on station USW00003975 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Poplar Bluff Muni, Missouri averages 59°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 48°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.
Beyond temperature, Poplar Bluff Muni averages 50.8 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 214 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 31 and the first fall freeze near October 31. Turning to energy use, 3,935 heating degree days and 1,628 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Poplar Bluff Muni scores 68/100 (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 Poplar Bluff Muni, MO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Poplar Bluff Muni, Missouri is 59°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Poplar Bluff Muni get? ▼
Poplar Bluff Muni receives 50.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Poplar Bluff Muni? ▼
Poplar Bluff Muni 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 Poplar Bluff Muni? ▼
Poplar Bluff Muni has approximately 214 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 31 and the first fall freeze around October 31.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Poplar Bluff Muni? ▼
Poplar Bluff Muni has 3,935 heating degree days and 1,628 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 Poplar Bluff Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00003975 near Poplar Bluff Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00003975. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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