Galena, MO weather

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

Weather in Galena now

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Galena weather by the hour

Galena weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Galena

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Galena

What is the weather usually like in Galena?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°36°56°75°94°45°22°Jan50°26°Feb59°34°Mar69°43°Apr77°53°May85°63°Jun89°66°Jul89°65°Aug82°56°Sep70°44°Oct58°33°Nov47°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.5"Jan2.7"Feb4.4"Mar5.1"Apr5.5"May4.3"Jun4.1"Jul3.0"Aug4.3"Sep3.7"Oct4.3"Nov2.7"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GALENA, MO US (USC00233094), adjusted for the elevation of Galena.

Galena weather month by month

January
45° 22°F
2.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow
February
50° 26°F
2.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
March
59° 34°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
April
69° 43°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
77° 53°F
5.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
85° 63°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 66°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
89° 65°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
82° 56°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
70° 44°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 33°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
47° 26°F
2.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Galena through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM5:22 PM9 h 58 min
February7:00 AM5:55 PM10 h 55 min
March7:22 AM7:22 PM11 h 59 min
April6:37 AM7:49 PM13 h 11 min
May6:04 AM8:15 PM14 h 11 min
June5:52 AM8:36 PM14 h 43 min
July6:05 AM8:34 PM14 h 28 min
August6:29 AM8:06 PM13 h 36 min
September6:55 AM7:22 PM12 h 27 min
October7:20 AM6:38 PM11 h 18 min
November6:50 AM5:06 PM10 h 15 min
December7:17 AM5:00 PM9 h 42 min

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

What is the weather like in Galena?

Galena 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 22°F (-6°C).

It gets about 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Galena is May–June and September–October. At 1,020 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 Galena

What is the hottest month in Galena?

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

What is the coldest month in Galena?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Galena?

About 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Galena?

Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Galena?

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

What climate does Galena have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Galena in November?

Highs average 58°F and lows 33°F, with about 4.3 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Galena?

Around 6:50 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:06 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Galena weather forecast come from?

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

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