Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
ST Charles Elm PT, 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
- 45.7"
- Annual precip
- 204d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for ST Charles Elm PT
ST Charles Elm PT, Missouri averages 56°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 45.7"
- annual precipitation · 9" snow
- 204 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
45°F
Annual Precip
45.7"
Annual Snow
9.0"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
45.7"
Plus 9.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (ST Charles Elm PT) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the ST Charles Elm PT area.
How ST Charles Elm PT compares to every U.S. city
ST Charles Elm PT'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 ST Charles Elm PT
MethodologyST Charles Elm PT'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7" | 4.3" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9" | 2.6" | 21.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6" | 0.5" | 14.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.8 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.6 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.0 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 2.6 | 0.2 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7" | 0.1" | 12.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0" | 1.5" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.7"
Snow: 4.3"
7.5 days with precipitation
February 2.9"
Snow: 2.6"
6.9 days with precipitation
March 3.6"
Snow: 0.5"
9.7 days with precipitation
April 5.1"
10.3 days with precipitation
May 5.5"
11.4 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
9.1 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
8.4 days with precipitation
August 4.1"
7.3 days with precipitation
September 3.1"
7.0 days with precipitation
October 3.5"
8.2 days with precipitation
November 3.7"
Snow: 0.1"
8.1 days with precipitation
December 3.0"
Snow: 1.5"
7.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
204 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,805
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,387
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What ST Charles Elm PT's climate means for you
ST Charles Elm PT runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 204 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,805 heating and 1,387 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: ST Charles Elm PT, MO
ST Charles Elm PT, Missouri runs an annual average of 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 45°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 USC00237397, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in ST Charles Elm PT should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 45.7 inches, with 9.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 204 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 8 and the first fall freeze near October 29. And on the energy front, 4,805 heating degree days and 1,387 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, ST Charles Elm PT 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 ST Charles Elm PT, MO? ▼
The average annual temperature in ST Charles Elm PT, Missouri is 56°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-6°C).
How much rain does ST Charles Elm PT get? ▼
ST Charles Elm PT receives 45.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 9.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for ST Charles Elm PT? ▼
ST Charles Elm PT 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 ST Charles Elm PT? ▼
ST Charles Elm PT has approximately 204 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 8 and the first fall freeze around October 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in ST Charles Elm PT? ▼
ST Charles Elm PT has 4,805 heating degree days and 1,387 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 ST Charles Elm PT climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00237397 near ST Charles Elm PT.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00237397. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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