Ernest, MO enjoys a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. Summer days are generally warm and sunny, while winter temperatures can drop below freezing. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with average annual rainfall of approximately 40 inches. Ernest experiences all four seasons in full force - spring brings warmer weather with blooming flowers and trees, summer sees intense heat waves and afternoon thunderstorms, fall brings crisp air and colorful leaves, and winter brings snowfall and frigid temperatures. Overall, the climate in Ernest is pleasant most of the year.
Ernest, Missouri gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ernest averages 12 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 211 sunny days per year in Ernest. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ernest gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 94 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12 inches of snow a year