Washburn, MO Climate


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United States / Missouri / No Metro Area / Barry County / Washburn / Zip Codes
Washburn, MO is located in an area with a humid continental climate. This type of climate is characterized by cold winters and hot summers with moderate to considerable rainfall throughout the year. Winters in Washburn usually bring cold and snowy weather, with temperatures dropping below freezing during the night. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures reaching into the high 80s and low 90s during the day. Precipitation occurs mainly between April and October, although occasional rain or snow can occur during any season. Overall, Washburn experiences a range of weather conditions throughout the year, making it a great place to experience all four seasons.

Washburn, Missouri gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Washburn averages 11 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 212 sunny days per year in Washburn. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Washburn gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 93 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 11 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Washburn is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Missouri.

7.8 Summer - 6 Winter
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Washburn, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWashburn, MissouriUnited States
  47.1 in.38.1 in.
  10.6 in.27.8 in.
  93.4 days106.2 days
  212 days205 days
  87.5°85.8°
  23.3°21.7°
  7.47
  4.54.3
  1467 ft.2443 ft.
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.

August is the hottest month for Washburn with an average high temperature of 88.2°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Missouri. In Washburn, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Washburn are September, May and June.
In Washburn, there are 27.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Missouri.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Washburn with an average of 23.3°. This is warmer than most places in Missouri.
In Washburn, there are 100.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Missouri.
In Washburn, there are 2.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Missouri.
The humidity can be uncomfortably heavy or close in Washburn during the summer months. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. July, August and June are the three most humid months in Washburn.
May is the wettest month in Washburn with 5.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 2.6 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 30% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.1 inches in Washburn means that it is one of the wettest places in Missouri.
May is the rainiest month in Washburn with 10.9 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 5.5 rainy days. There are 93.4 rainy days annually in Washburn, which is less rainy than most places in Missouri. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 10.6 inches in Washburn means that it is less snowy than most places in Missouri. February is the snowiest month in Washburn with 3.2 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 8 years ago

My husband and I moved here from the Chicago suburbs 2 years ago looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle. We most certainly got it here. Washburn is a tiny town  More

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