Chariton County, MO Climate


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Chariton, MO County enjoys a moderate climate with hot summers and generally mild winters. Summers in the county are typically hot and humid, with temperatures often reaching above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. However, because of its relatively low elevation, the area experiences lower temperatures than other parts of Missouri. Winters are usually mild and wet, with temperatures averaging between 20-40 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowfall amounts vary year to year but it rarely accumulates in large quantities. The area is also prone to strong thunderstorms during the spring months which can bring heavy rain and high winds. Overall, the climate in Chariton, MO County is pleasant and allows for outdoor activities throughout much of the year.

Chariton County, Missouri gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Chariton County averages 14 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Chariton County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Chariton County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 94 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.1 Summer - 5.5 Winter
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Chariton County, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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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.

July is the hottest month for Chariton County with an average high temperature of 86.8°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Missouri. In Chariton County, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Chariton County are September, May and June.
In Chariton County, there are 24.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Missouri.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Chariton County with an average of 17.7°. This is colder than most places in Missouri.
In Chariton County, there are 116.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Missouri.
In Chariton County, there are 5.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Missouri.
The humidity can be uncomfortably heavy or close in Chariton 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 Chariton County.
June is the wettest month in Chariton County with 5.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 35% of yearly precipitation and 12% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 41.2 inches in Chariton County means that it is drier than most places in Missouri.
May is the rainiest month in Chariton County with 11.0 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 5.3 rainy days. There are 93.6 rainy days annually in Chariton 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 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 13.7 inches in Chariton County means that it is about average compared to other places in Missouri. January is the snowiest month in Chariton County with 4.3 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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