Barton County Climate
Barton County, Missouri
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
56.3°F
Annual Precip
47.3"
Annual Snowfall
7.3"
Extreme Heat Days
40
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
7a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
4,143
Excellent for heat-loving crops
Seasonal Overview
National Comparison
7-Day Outlook
Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
Safety
Weather Alerts
Climate Advisory: Barton County
Climate Verdict
Barton County has a mild, with an average annual temperature of 56.3°F, moderately wet with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation, occasional hot days — 40.4 per year above 90°F, light snow averaging 7.3 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 33.0°F. summers are warm — July averages 78.1°F. The 45°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
The moderate temperatures support hiking, cycling, and camping comfortably in spring, summer, and fall.
Regional Context
Barton County closely matches the Missouri statewide average temperature of 54.9°F, it is somewhat wetter than average for Missouri.
Climate Profile
About Barton County Weather
A Warm and Wet Gateway
Barton County is significantly warmer than the national median, averaging 56.3°F annually. It is also a very wet county, receiving 47.3 inches of precipitation every year.
Well Above the State Average
Barton stays 1.4 degrees warmer than the Missouri average of 54.9°F. This reflects its southern location, which avoids the harshest cold from the northern plains.
Leading the Region in Heat
While it shares a similar average temperature with Barry County, Barton faces 40 extreme heat days annually. This is significantly more than its neighbors to the east.
Forty Days of Extreme Heat
Summers are intense, with 40 days per year reaching 90°F or higher and a July average of 78.1°F. Winters are light on snow, averaging only 7.3 inches annually.
Strategies for High Heat
Residents must prepare for a long summer season with robust cooling and hydration strategies. The high annual rainfall also makes gutter maintenance and roof care essential.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.