Burlington Junction, MO Climate


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Burlington Junction, MO has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average yearly temperature is around 50°F (10°C), with temperatures ranging from 29°F (-2°C) in the winter to 81°F (27°C) in the summer. The area experiences moderate rainfall throughout the year, usually at least 40 inches annually, and receives an average of 90 days of precipitation each year. Snowfall is also common during the winter months, typically reaching between 8-10 inches per season. Overall, Burlington Junction’s climate is mild and relatively temperate compared to other parts of the Midwest.

Burlington Junction, Missouri gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Burlington Junction averages 17 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 216 sunny days per year in Burlington Junction. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Burlington Junction gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 91 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 17 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Burlington Junction is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Missouri.

8.5 Summer - 5.3 Winter
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Burlington Junction, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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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 Burlington Junction with an average high temperature of 85.9°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Missouri. In Burlington Junction, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Burlington Junction are September, June and May.
In Burlington Junction, there are 21.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Missouri.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Burlington Junction with an average of 13.4°. This is one of the coldest places in Missouri.
In Burlington Junction, there are 139.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Missouri.
In Burlington Junction, there are 11.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Missouri.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Burlington Junction but some summer months can be unpleasant. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months in Burlington Junction are July, August and June.
May is the wettest month in Burlington Junction with 5.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 39% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 36.0 inches in Burlington Junction means that it is one of the driest places in Missouri.
May is the rainiest month in Burlington Junction with 11.0 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.4 rainy days. There are 90.5 rainy days annually in Burlington Junction, which is less rainy than most places in Missouri. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 17.1 inches in Burlington Junction means that it is snowier than most places in Missouri. February is the snowiest month in Burlington Junction with 4.9 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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