How Hot Will Missouri Get This Summer? Experts Weigh In

Now that Memorial Day has passed, summer is just about here.

Following a fairly mild and moist spring, you may be curious about the kind of climate expected for the Coming Months in Missouri, also known as the Show Me State. Missouri experienced its second hottest year on record. In 2024, this isn't unexpected since the previous year had similar circumstances. world's warmest year on record.

Is this summer going to be blazing hot again? Below are some forecasts for the summer of 2025.

What is the date for the start of summer in 2025?

Summer formally starts in June; however, the precise date varies depending on whether you adhere to meteorological or astronomical definitions of the season.

Meteorological seasons are divided into four sets of three months each, with June 1 signaling the beginning of summer annually.

But, astronomically speaking The start of summer coincides with the June solstice—the moment when the sun reaches its zenith in the sky. As such, this occurrence doesn’t happen on the exact same date annually; instead, it varies from June 20th to June 22nd. For this particular year, the June solstice falls on June 20th, signifying both the longest day and the shortest night of the year for locations north of the equator.

National Weather Service

As per information from the National Weather Service In June, July, and August, Missouri and much of the nation can expect temperatures to be above normal levels.

This summer, there’s an equal likelihood that precipitation will be above, near, or below average across much of the state. Additionally, significant portions of the Midwest are anticipated to experience notably drier conditions, making drought development quite probable.

AccuWeather

AccuWeather also forecasts Across most of the U.S., temperatures are anticipated to be above normal levels, particularly in Missouri where they could reach up to 2 degrees Fahrenheit higher than usual between June and August. Consequently, many people might see an increase in their electricity costs this summer because of greater reliance on air conditioners and similar devices for keeping cool.

This summer, Missouri faces an increased threat from severe clusters of thunderstorms called derechos, which heightens the chances of widespread flooding across much of the state.

Old Farmer's Almanac

The Old Farmer's Almanac expects this summer to match the extreme temperatures recorded in 2024.

The majority of Missouri is anticipated to experience hot and dry conditions this summer, whereas the southeastern portion of the state is predicted to have consistently high temperatures along with increased rainfall. Additionally, average temperatures are projected to rise about 4 degrees Fahrenheit higher than normal levels.

Much of the state is expected to face close-to-slightly below-average precipitation levels this summer; however, certain areas in the east might experience higher-than-normal rainfalls.

The article initially appeared in the Columbia Daily Tribune. What temperatures can we expect this summer in Missouri? Here’s what predictions from NWS, Almanac, and AccuWeather indicate.