Lafayette, MO County has a temperate climate with hot summers and cold winters. The summer months are typically hot and humid, with temperatures averaging in the mid-80s Fahrenheit. Winters are generally cold and dry, with temperatures averaging around the low 20s Fahrenheit. Snowfall is common in the winter months, although mild winters may not bring much precipitation. Spring and fall tend to be mild and comfortable with temperatures hovering around 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is most common throughout the year, though heavier precipitation is likely in late spring and early summer.
Lafayette County, Missouri gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lafayette County averages 14 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Lafayette County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lafayette County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 97 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 18
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year