Sikeston, MO has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit and during the winter months can dip down into the low 20s. The average rainfall for the area is around 40 inches per year, with most of the rain falling during spring and summer months. Thunderstorms are common during these months as well. Winters are usually mild and dry, with occasional snowfall in December and January.
Sikeston, Missouri gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sikeston averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 214 sunny days per year in Sikeston. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sikeston 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 27
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year