Missouri is a state in the United States. Due to its location in the interior United States, Missouri often experiences extremes in temperatures. A state is an organized political community occupying a definite territory, having an organized government, and possessing internal and external sovereignty. ... State nickname: The Show Me State Official languages English Capital Jefferson City Largest city Kansas City (largest metropolitan area is Saint Louis) Governor Matt Blunt (R) Senators Kit Bond (R) Jim Talent (R) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 21st 69,709 mi²; 180,693 km² 1. ...

The table to the right shows the monthly mean temperature and precipitations from 1895-2003.

While the table would suggest a very mild climate one has to consider that temperature fluctuations of 30 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit (17 to 22 degrees Celsius) in a twenty four hour period is considered normal. The mean temperature should not be used in discussions regarding the climate of Missouri. Although the mean temperature for June and July is only 73 °F and 76 °F (23 °C and 24 °C) it is not uncommon for the temperature to reach 100 °F (38 °C) at least 3 concurrent days each week in these months, as it did in 1904 during the World Fair where the temperature in Saint Louis, Missouri was 103 °F (39 °C). Fahrenheit is a temperature scale named after the German physicist Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686–1736), who proposed it in 1724. ... The degree Celsius (°C) is a unit of temperature named after the Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius (1701–1744), who first proposed a similar system in 1742. ... June is the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with a length of 30 days The month is named after the Roman goddess Juno, wife of Jupiter and equivalent to the Greek goddess Hera. ... July is the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 1904 (MCMIV) is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Worlds Fair is the generic name for various large expositions held since the mid 19th century. ... Saint Louis (pronounced in English, in French), frequently spelled St. ...

Winter, December through February, is typically cold though without much snow as there is often little precipitation during the winter months. The months Dec-Feb receive the least amount of rain by far than any other season. Although the winter does not produce a lot of precipitation it is not uncommon to receive 1 to 2 inches of snow each week during the winter months from January to March. The mean temperature for these months from 1895 until 2003 has been approximately 0 °C or (32 °F) and the mean precipitation for those years has been 165 mm (6.5 inches). January typically has the coldest mean temperatures though not necessarily the extreme lows for the year. Temperatures for this season have been slowly rising from 1895 about 0.11 °F (0.06 °C) per decade. In many parts of the world, winter is associated with snow. ... Look up December in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Template:DecemberCalendar2006 December is the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... February is the second month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... The snow in Utah is world famous. ... 1895 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Spring, March through May, is generally the wettest season of the year with the mean temperature from 1895 until 2003 being about 12°C (54°F) and its mean precipitation (in the form of rain) for this period being approximately 300 mm (12 inches). The spring rains often continue through June. The spring also produces the most tornados with an average of 90 tornados each year. Spring is one of the four seasons of temperate zones. ... March is the third month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... This article is about the month of May. ... Rain falling For other uses see Rain (disambiguation). ... A tornado in Union City, Oklahoma in 1973. ...

Summer, June through August, is the hottest time of the year with a mean temperature of 24°C (75 °F, 24 °C) and a mean precipitation of 300 mm (12 inches) with June having more precipitation than either July or August. The extreme highs for the year often occur in July or August. Summer is a season, defined by convention in meteorology as the whole months of June, July, and August, in the Northern hemisphere, and the whole months of December, January, and February, in the Southern hemisphere. ... June is the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with a length of 30 days The month is named after the Roman goddess Juno, wife of Jupiter and equivalent to the Greek goddess Hera. ... Note: as an adjective (stressed on the second syllable instead of the first), august means honorable. ... Note: as an adjective (stressed on the second syllable instead of the first), august means honorable. ...

Fall, September through November, has less and less precipitation towards the end of the season. The mean temperatures for this season are 13.6°C (56.5°F) and the mean percipitation is 250 mm (10 in). OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXx Autumn (also fall in North American English) is one of the four temperate seasons, the transition from summer into winter. ... September is the ninth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four Gregorian months with 30 days. ... For other uses, see November (disambiguation). ...

External links

• National Climatic Data Center - Missouri