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Branson, MO vs West Plains, MO

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On average, there are 207 sunny days per year in West Plains. Branson averages 209 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

West Plains, Missouri gets 47.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. Branson, Missouri gets 45.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

West Plains averages 8.3 inches of snow per year. Branson averages 8.4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

West Plains, Missouri
Summer High: the July high is around 88.9 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22.2
Rain: averages 47.1 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 8.3 inches of snow a year

Branson, Missouri
Summer High: the July high is around 88.7 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 45.1 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 8.4 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
West Plains

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for West Plains is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Missouri.

7.4 / 10
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in West Plains, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Branson

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Branson is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Missouri.

7.4 / 10
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Branson, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Branson, MO

12 AM PST

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

73°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonChance Showers And Thunderstorms74° / 57°N 5 mph
TuesdayAreas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny83° / 62°S 0 to 5 mph
WednesdaySunny88° / 66°SE 5 to 10 mph
ThursdayMostly Sunny87° / 60°SW 6 to 12 mph
FridayMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms89° / 60°SW 2 to 9 mph
SaturdayMostly Sunny87° / 63°SW 2 to 6 mph
SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms86° / 66°SE 2 to 9 mph
Today's Weather - West Plains, MO

12 AM PST

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

70°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonShowers And Thunderstorms Likely72° / 57°NE 5 mph
TuesdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms78° / 60°S 0 to 3 mph
WednesdayMostly Sunny83° / 64°SE 5 to 10 mph
ThursdayMostly Sunny88° / 60°SW 5 to 10 mph
FridayMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms87° / 60°SW 2 to 9 mph
SaturdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny83° / 62°W 6 mph
SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms83° / 64°SE 3 to 7 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthBranson, MOWest Plains, MO
January45° / 22°45° / 22°
February50° / 25°50° / 26°
March59° / 34°59° / 34°
April69° / 43°69° / 44°
May76° / 53°76° / 53°
June84° / 62°84° / 61°
July89° / 66°89° / 66°
August89° / 64°89° / 64°
September81° / 56°81° / 56°
October70° / 44°70° / 44°
November58° / 34°58° / 35°
December46° / 25°46° / 25°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Branson / West Plains
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 026 / 266 / 61 / 1
February0 / 021 / 217 / 61 / 1
March0 / 014 / 149 / 80 / 0
April0 / 04 / 49 / 80 / 0
May0 / 00 / 011 / 100 / 0
June4 / 40 / 09 / 80 / 0
July14 / 140 / 07 / 70 / 0
August14 / 140 / 07 / 60 / 0
September4 / 30 / 07 / 60 / 0
October0 / 03 / 48 / 70 / 0
November0 / 013 / 127 / 80 / 0
December0 / 024 / 247 / 81 / 1
August is the hottest month for Branson with an average high temperature of 88.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Missouri. In Branson, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Branson are May, September and June.

August is the hottest month for West Plains with an average high temperature of 89.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Missouri. In West Plains, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for West Plains are May, September and June.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Branson with an average of 22.0°. This is warmer than most places in Missouri.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for West Plains with an average of 22.2°. This is warmer than most places in Missouri.

In Branson, there are 35.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Missouri.

In West Plains, there are 35.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Missouri.

In Branson, there are 106.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Missouri.

In West Plains, there are 103.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Missouri.

In Branson, there are 1.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Missouri.

In West Plains, there are 1.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Missouri.

May is the wettest month in Branson with 4.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 2.6 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 29% of yearly precipitation and 19% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 45.1 inches in Branson means that it is wetter than most places in Missouri.


May is the wettest month in West Plains with 5.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 2.9 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 30% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.1 inches in West Plains means that it is one of the wettest places in Missouri.

May is the rainiest month in Branson with 10.5 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 6.1 rainy days. There are 93.5 rainy days annually in Branson, which is less rainy than most places in Missouri. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in West Plains with 9.8 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 5.9 rainy days. There are 87.7 rainy days annually in West Plains, which is one of the least rainy places in Missouri. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 8.4 inches in Branson means that it is less snowy than most places in Missouri.

An annual snowfall of 8.3 inches in West Plains means that it is less snowy than most places in Missouri.
January is the snowiest month in Branson with 2.9 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

February is the snowiest month in West Plains with 2.6 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Branson    2 Reviews
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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