Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Washburn, MO Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 58°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 48.5"
- Annual precip
- 209d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Washburn
Washburn, Missouri averages 58°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 58°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 48.5"
- annual precipitation
- 209 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
58°F (14°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
48.5"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Washburn) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Washburn area.
How Washburn compares to every U.S. city
Washburn'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 Washburn
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Washburn captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7" | 23.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4" | 19.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8" | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3" | 3.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 6.2" | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 10.2 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 16.4 |
| August | 89°F (31°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 12.5 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 5.4 |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2" | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7" | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0" | 20.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.7"
February 2.4"
March 3.8"
April 5.3"
May 6.2"
June 4.6"
July 4.5"
August 3.4"
September 4.7"
October 4.2"
November 3.7"
December 3.0"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 30
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
209 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,178
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,506
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Washburn's climate means for you
Washburn runs 58°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 209 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,178 heating and 1,506 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: Washburn, MO
An annual average temperature of 58°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 47°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Washburn, Missouri. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00238740 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Washburn should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 48.5 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 209 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 4 and the first fall freeze near October 30. And on the energy front, 4,178 heating degree days and 1,506 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Washburn scores 78/100 (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 Washburn, MO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Washburn, Missouri is 58°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Washburn get? ▼
Washburn receives 48.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Washburn? ▼
Washburn 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 Washburn? ▼
Washburn has approximately 209 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 4 and the first fall freeze around October 30.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Washburn? ▼
Washburn has 4,178 heating degree days and 1,506 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 Washburn climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00238740 near Washburn.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00238740. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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