Jefferson City, MO weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Jefferson City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Jefferson City.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Jefferson City
What is the weather usually like in Jefferson City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 43.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,107 mm
- 8.9 insnowfall per year · 23 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Jefferson City: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JEFFERSON CITY WTP, MO US (USC00234271), adjusted for the elevation of Jefferson City.
Jefferson City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Jefferson City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Jefferson City is May–June and September–October. At 630 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 Jefferson City
What is the hottest month in Jefferson City?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Jefferson City?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Jefferson City?
About 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Jefferson City?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Jefferson City?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Jefferson City have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Jefferson City in November?
Highs average 55°F and lows 35°F, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Jefferson City?
Around 6:49 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:57 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Jefferson City weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Jefferson City.
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