Charleston, MO weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Charleston weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Charleston.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Charleston

What is the weather usually like in Charleston?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°58°76°94°43°26°Jan48°29°Feb59°38°Mar70°47°Apr78°58°May86°66°Jun89°70°Jul88°67°Aug82°60°Sep71°48°Oct58°37°Nov47°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.9"Feb4.9"Mar5.4"Apr5.1"May4.4"Jun4.1"Jul3.2"Aug3.5"Sep4.1"Oct4.5"Nov4.3"Dec

Best time to visit Charleston: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAIRO 3N, IL US (USW00093809), adjusted for the elevation of Charleston.

Charleston weather month by month

January
43° 26°F
3.8 in of rain
February
48° 29°F
3.9 in of rain
March
59° 38°F
4.9 in of rain
April
70° 47°F
5.4 in of rain
May
78° 58°F
5.1 in of rain
June
86° 66°F
4.4 in of rain
July
89° 70°F
4.1 in of rain
August
88° 67°F
3.2 in of rain
September
82° 60°F
3.5 in of rain
October
71° 48°F
4.1 in of rain
November
58° 37°F
4.5 in of rain
December
47° 30°F
4.3 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Charleston through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:07 AM5:05 PM9 h 58 min
February6:44 AM5:38 PM10 h 54 min
March7:06 AM7:05 PM11 h 59 min
April6:21 AM7:33 PM13 h 11 min
May5:47 AM7:59 PM14 h 11 min
June5:35 AM8:19 PM14 h 43 min
July5:48 AM8:18 PM14 h 29 min
August6:13 AM7:50 PM13 h 37 min
September6:38 AM7:06 PM12 h 27 min
October7:03 AM6:22 PM11 h 18 min
November6:34 AM4:49 PM10 h 14 min
December7:01 AM4:43 PM9 h 41 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Charleston?

Charleston has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).

It gets about 51.0 inches (1,296 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Charleston is April–May and September–October. At 322 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Charleston

What is the hottest month in Charleston?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Charleston?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Charleston?

About 51.0 inches (1,296 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Charleston?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Charleston?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Charleston have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Charleston in November?

Highs average 58°F and lows 37°F, with about 4.5 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Charleston?

Around 6:34 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:49 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Charleston weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Charleston.

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