Maryland Heights, MO Climate


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
The climate in Maryland Heights, MO is generally mild and pleasant. The summers are warm and humid, while the winters tend to be cool but not overly cold. Average temperatures range from the mid-twenties during winter to the upper eighties during summer. Precipitation levels vary throughout the year, with spring and fall being some of the wettest months, while summers are usually drier. With a temperate climate and plenty of sunshine, Maryland Heights is an ideal place for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and camping.

Maryland Heights, Missouri gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Maryland Heights averages 13 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 205 sunny days per year in Maryland Heights. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Maryland Heights gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 104 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 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 13 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Maryland Heights is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Missouri.

7.6 Summer - 5.7 Winter
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Maryland Heights, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMaryland Heights, MissouriUnited States
  41.6 in.38.1 in.
  12.8 in.27.8 in.
  103.8 days106.2 days
  205 days205 days
  88.5°85.8°
  22.1°21.7°
  7.27
  4.34.3
  535 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Maryland Heights with an average high temperature of 88.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Missouri. In Maryland Heights, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Maryland Heights are September, May and June.
In Maryland Heights, there are 35.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Missouri.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Maryland Heights with an average of 22.1°. This is warmer than most places in Missouri.
In Maryland Heights, there are 95.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Missouri.
In Maryland Heights, there are 2.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Missouri.
The humidity can be uncomfortably heavy or close in Maryland Heights during the summer months. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. July, August and June are the three most humid months in Maryland Heights.
May is the wettest month in Maryland Heights with 4.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 2.3 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 29% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 41.6 inches in Maryland Heights means that it is drier than most places in Missouri.
May is the rainiest month in Maryland Heights with 11.3 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 7.1 rainy days. There are 103.8 rainy days annually in Maryland Heights, which is rainier than most places in Missouri. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 12.8 inches in Maryland Heights means that it is about average compared to other places in Missouri. January is the snowiest month in Maryland Heights with 4.3 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
Reviews for Maryland Heights
    See all ()

My family is considering a move to Maryland Heights, MO for a job opportunity. We've loved visiting St. Louis for years, (restaurants, entertainment, sports, etc) but  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Maryland Heights

Jobs
Compare Maryland Heights,
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Maryland Heights, Missouri to any other city in the US.