Washington township (Dade County), MO Climate


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Washington township in Dade County, Missouri enjoys four distinct seasons throughout the year. Warm summer months are filled with sunshine and high temperatures, while mild winters bring cold temperatures and some light snowfall. Springtime brings abundant rain showers, encouraging lush foliage and new growth across the region. Fall is known for its pleasant temperatures and clear skies, making it a great time for outdoor activities like camping and hiking. The climate in Washington Township is ideal for those who enjoy warm summers but don't like extreme heat.

Washington township (Dade County), Missouri gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Washington township (Dade County) averages 12 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 211 sunny days per year in Washington township (Dade County). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Washington township (Dade County) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 96 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Washington township (Dade County) is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Missouri.

7.3 Summer - 5.8 Winter
September, May and October are the most pleasant months in Washington township (Dade County), while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWashington township (Dade County), MissouriUnited States
  46.3 in.38.1 in.
  11.8 in.27.8 in.
  95.6 days106.2 days
  211 days205 days
  88.7°85.8°
  21.5°21.7°
  7.27
  4.64.3
  958 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 Washington township (Dade County) with an average high temperature of 89.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Missouri. In Washington township (Dade County), there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Washington township (Dade County) are May, September and June.
In Washington township (Dade County), there are 36.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Missouri.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Washington township (Dade County) with an average of 21.5°. This is warmer than most places in Missouri.
In Washington township (Dade County), there are 101.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Missouri.
In Washington township (Dade County), there are 2.4 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 Washington township (Dade County) 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 Washington township (Dade County).
May is the wettest month in Washington township (Dade County) with 5.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 2.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 46.3 inches in Washington township (Dade County) means that it is wetter than most places in Missouri.
May is the rainiest month in Washington township (Dade County) with 11.0 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 5.9 rainy days. There are 95.6 rainy days annually in Washington township (Dade County), 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 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 11.8 inches in Washington township (Dade County) means that it is less snowy than most places in Missouri. January is the snowiest month in Washington township (Dade County) with 3.6 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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