Richards, MO has a humid continental climate with hot and humid summers and cold winters. Summers can be quite hot and muggy, with temperatures reaching into the low 90s Fahrenheit (32-34 Celsius). During the winter months, temperatures are generally in the 30s Fahrenheit (0-4 Celsius), although occasional snowfall may occur. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year with an average of 44 inches per year. Winters in Richards tend to have higher precipitation than other times of the year.
Richards, Missouri gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Richards averages 9 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 208 sunny days per year in Richards. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Richards gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 99 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 9 inches of snow a year