Cedar County Climate
Cedar County, Missouri
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
56.9°F
Annual Precip
45.7"
Annual Snowfall
5.4"
Extreme Heat Days
43
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
7a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
4,331
Excellent for heat-loving crops
Seasonal Overview
National Comparison
7-Day Outlook
Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
Safety
Weather Alerts
Climate Advisory: Cedar County
Climate Verdict
Cedar County has a mild, with an average annual temperature of 56.9°F, moderately wet with 45.7 inches of annual precipitation, occasional hot days — 43.05 per year above 90°F, light snow averaging 5.4 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 32.5°F. summers are warm — July averages 79.3°F. The 47°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
Cedar County closely matches the Missouri statewide average temperature of 54.9°F.
Climate Profile
About Cedar County Weather
Warmer than the national median
Cedar County's annual average temperature of 56.9°F sits well above the national median. This humid subtropical climate stays warmer than many Midwestern peers throughout the year.
Toasty by Missouri standards
The county ranks warmer than the Missouri average of 54.9°F. It is consistently one of the warmer counties in the southwestern portion of the state.
Wetter and milder than northern neighbors
With 45.7 inches of rain, Cedar is wetter than the state average and neighboring northern counties. It receives just 5.4 inches of snow, significantly less than the 12.2 inches seen in Chariton County.
Long summers and mild winters
Residents face 43 days of extreme heat above 90°F during the summer months. Winter stays relatively mild for the region, with a January average of 32.5°F.
Managing humidity and heat
Invest in high-efficiency cooling to manage the six weeks of extreme summer heat. Gardeners should favor plants that handle both high humidity and the 45.7 inches of annual rain.
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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.