Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rolla Missouri S&t, MO Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 47.4"
- Annual precip
- 210d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rolla Missouri S&t
Rolla Missouri S&t, Missouri averages 56°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 47.4"
- annual precipitation · 17" snow
- 210 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
47.4"
Annual Snow
17.3"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
47.4"
Plus 17.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rolla Missouri S&t) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Rolla Missouri S&t area.
How Rolla Missouri S&t compares to every U.S. city
Rolla Missouri S&t'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 Rolla Missouri S&t
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Rolla Missouri S&t's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.7" | 5.6" | 25.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5" | 4.1" | 20.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1" | 2.6" | 13.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9" | 0.2" | 2.7 | 0.2 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.8 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.1 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.2 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3" | 0.1" | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9" | 1.3" | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8" | 3.4" | 22.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.7"
Snow: 5.6"
9.4 days with precipitation
February 2.5"
Snow: 4.1"
9.1 days with precipitation
March 4.1"
Snow: 2.6"
12.1 days with precipitation
April 4.9"
Snow: 0.2"
11.8 days with precipitation
May 5.5"
13.0 days with precipitation
June 4.4"
10.3 days with precipitation
July 4.7"
9.4 days with precipitation
August 4.5"
9.1 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
8.3 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
Snow: 0.1"
8.8 days with precipitation
November 3.9"
Snow: 1.3"
9.5 days with precipitation
December 2.8"
Snow: 3.4"
9.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
210 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,612
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,487
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Rolla Missouri S&t's climate means for you
Rolla Missouri S&t runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 210 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,612 heating and 1,487 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: Rolla Missouri S&t, MO
An annual average temperature of 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 46°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Rolla Missouri S&t, Missouri. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00237263 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Rolla Missouri S&t averages 47.4 inches of precipitation a year, with 17.3 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 210 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 5 and the first fall freeze near November 1. As for energy demand, 4,612 heating degree days and 1,487 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rolla Missouri S&t 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 Rolla Missouri S&t, MO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rolla Missouri S&t, Missouri is 56°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Rolla Missouri S&t get? ▼
Rolla Missouri S&t receives 47.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 17.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rolla Missouri S&t? ▼
Rolla Missouri S&t 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 Rolla Missouri S&t? ▼
Rolla Missouri S&t has approximately 210 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 5 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rolla Missouri S&t? ▼
Rolla Missouri S&t has 4,612 heating degree days and 1,487 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 Rolla Missouri S&t climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00237263 near Rolla Missouri S&t.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00237263. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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