Kirksville, MO has a humid continental climate characterized by cool to cold winters and hot, muggy summers. On average, temperatures range from an average low of 20°F in the winter months to an average high of 88°F in the summer months. Spring and fall are mild seasons with moderate temperatures and plenty of sunshine. The area receives around 35 inches of rain per year, spread relatively evenly throughout the year. Snowfall averages around 18 inches during the winter months.
Kirksville, Missouri gets 40 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Kirksville averages 19 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in Kirksville. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Kirksville gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 98 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 15
Rain: averages 40 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 19 inches of snow a year