The climate in Elk, MO is generally mild, with hot and humid summers and cool, sometimes cold winters. Temperatures tend to stay relatively moderate throughout the year, rarely reaching extreme highs or lows. Precipitation is fairly regular, with snowfall in the winter months and occasional thunderstorms during the summer months. The city receives an average amount of sunshine year-round, making it a great spot for outdoor activities all seasons of the year.
Elk, Missouri gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Elk averages 5 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 Elk. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Elk gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 97 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 27
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 5 inches of snow a year