Cole County Climate
Cole County, Missouri
Avg Annual Temp
55.4°F
Annual Precip
43.6"
Annual Snowfall
8.9"
Extreme Heat Days
36.8
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Cole County Weather
Balanced mid-continent temperatures
Cole County averages 55.4°F, placing it slightly above the national median for temperature. Its central location creates a balanced humid subtropical climate.
Warmer than the state average
It is half a degree warmer than the Missouri average of 54.9°F. This makes the state capital region slightly toastier than its northern neighbors.
Consistent central Missouri rain
With 43.6 inches of rain, Cole nearly mirrors the Missouri state average of 43.8 inches. Its 8.9 inches of snow is lower than the totals in Chariton or Clay.
Moderate winters and humid summers
The county sees 37 days of extreme heat and a July average of 78.3°F. Winters are moderate, with the December through February average holding at 33.4°F.
Ready for rain and heat
Balance HVAC systems for 37 days of extreme heat and nearly 9 inches of snow. Consistent 43.6 inches of rain requires well-maintained gutters and yard drainage.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.