Pike County Climate
Pike County, Missouri
Avg Annual Temp
53.8°F
Annual Precip
38.8"
Annual Snowfall
12.4"
Extreme Heat Days
31.549999999999997
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Pike County Weather
Classic Continental Climate Along the Mississippi
Pike County’s annual average of 53.8°F matches the national median almost perfectly. This creates a balanced environment with four distinct seasons typical of the American heartland.
Cooler and Drier Than the State Average
The county stays slightly cooler than the Missouri average of 54.9°F. Its annual precipitation of 38.8 inches also falls about 5 inches below the statewide average of 43.8 inches.
Consistency in the Northeast Region
Pike County shares a nearly identical climate with neighbor Ralls County, though it is slightly cooler overall. Its 12.4 inches of snowfall is modest compared to the heavier totals found further north toward the Iowa border.
Steady Heat and Crisp Winters
Pike sees 32 days of extreme heat each year with July temperatures averaging 77.1°F. Winters are firm, with a January average of 27.6°F and about a foot of snow annually.
Balance Seasonal Household Maintenance
Winter weather stripping is key as January lows drop well below freezing. For the summer, residents should prepare for roughly a month of 90-degree days by servicing HVAC units early.
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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.