Vernon County Climate
Vernon County, Missouri
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
56.1°F
Annual Precip
46.5"
Annual Snowfall
6.4"
Extreme Heat Days
42
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
6b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
4,202
Excellent for heat-loving crops
Seasonal Overview
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Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
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Climate Advisory: Vernon County
Climate Verdict
Vernon County has a mild, with an average annual temperature of 56.1°F, moderately wet with 46.5 inches of annual precipitation, occasional hot days — 42.4 per year above 90°F, light snow averaging 6.4 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 31.5°F. summers are warm — July averages 78.5°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
Vernon County closely matches the Missouri statewide average temperature of 54.9°F, it is somewhat wetter than average for Missouri.
Climate Profile
About Vernon County Weather
Warm Prairie Winds
Vernon County averages 56.1°F annually, which is warmer than the national median. This western Missouri county sits in a transition zone for heat and moisture.
Warmer Than the State Mean
The county's average temperature of 56.1°F exceeds the state average of 54.9°F. It ranks in the warmer southern half of Missouri's temperature data.
High Heat on the Plains
Vernon sees 42 extreme heat days, significantly more than the state's northern and eastern regions. It also records 46.5 inches of rain, making it wetter than the 43.8-inch Missouri average.
Dry Snow and Hot July
Summers are intense with a July average of 78.5°F and frequent 90°F days. Winters are relatively dry regarding ice and snow, with only 6.4 inches of annual snowfall.
Stay Cool During Long Heatwaves
Energy bills likely peak in summer during the 42 days of extreme heat. Since snow is rare at 6.4 inches, focus winter prep on insulating pipes against the 31.5°F January average.
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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.