Scotland County Climate
Scotland County, Missouri
Avg Annual Temp
50.6°F
Annual Precip
37.3"
Annual Snowfall
19.3"
Extreme Heat Days
25
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Scotland County Weather
Cooler temperatures on the northern plains
With an average annual temperature of 50.6°F, Scotland County is notably cooler than the national median. It experiences a true northern continental climate with cold winters and mild summers.
Much cooler than the Missouri average
Scotland County sits more than four degrees below the state average temperature of 54.9°F. Its 37.3 inches of annual precipitation is also significantly lower than the statewide average of 43.8 inches.
The dry corner of the state
Compared to Ray County's 42.1 inches of rain, Scotland County is much drier at 37.3 inches. It shares the high-snowfall characteristic of its neighbor Schuyler, recording 19.3 inches annually.
Deep winters and shorter heat waves
Winter temperatures average a frigid 26.5°F, with 19.3 inches of snow falling each year. Summer is comparatively mild, with only 25 days reaching above 90°F and a July average of 75.1°F.
Prepare for cold snaps and snowy roads
Reliable heating is the top priority here, as January temperatures average just 23.1°F. Stock up on winter supplies early to handle the nearly 20 inches of snow that can disrupt travel.
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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.