Festus, United States experiences average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 11°C (52°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Festus, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Festus, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Mar–Aug At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.7/10
Best: May, June, September, October
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 20°C / 11°C
Feels Like 20°C / 9°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 94 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 69%
Wind Speed 16 km/h
Dew Point 10°C
Snow Days 3 days
Frost Days 10 days
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Avg Low23°C
Rain13days
Coldest Month
-2°C
January
Avg High6°C
Rain8days
Driest Month
7days
September
Avg High28°C
Avg Low19°C
Windiest Month
19 km/h
April (Gusts 44)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:39
Daylight 14.8h
Sunset 20:28
Live conditions—
Festus on the map · live conditions
Festus, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Festus
- Population
- 12.1K
- Elevation
- 132 m
- Coordinates
- 38.22°, -90.40°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 13 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 11 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 8 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 8°C
Avg Low 0°C
Rain 8 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 6°C / -2°C . Feb: 10°C / 0°C . Mar: 15°C / 5°C . Apr: 20°C / 9°C . May: 25°C / 15°C . Jun: 30°C / 21°C . Jul: 32°C / 23°C . Aug: 30°C / 22°C . Sep: 28°C / 19°C . Oct: 21°C / 12°C . Nov: 14°C / 5°C . Dec: 9°C / 1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 76 mm. Feb: 72 mm. Mar: 119 mm. Apr: 136 mm. May: 136 mm. Jun: 86 mm. Jul: 102 mm. Aug: 111 mm. Sep: 81 mm. Oct: 83 mm. Nov: 65 mm. Dec: 61 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 69%. Feb: 67%. Mar: 66%. Apr: 66%. May: 73%. Jun: 69%. Jul: 72%. Aug: 73%. Sep: 69%. Oct: 67%. Nov: 68%. Dec: 70%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 17 km/h . Feb: 18 km/h . Mar: 19 km/h . Apr: 19 km/h . May: 16 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 16 km/h . Nov: 16 km/h . Dec: 17 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 6h. Feb: 7h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 9h. May: 10h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 8h. Nov: 7h. Dec: 6h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 2.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 5 days. Feb: 5 days. Mar: 1 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 1 days. Dec: 3 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 32°C | Jul · 32°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -5°C | Jan · -2°C |
| Wettest month | Jun 2025 · 212 mm | Apr · 136 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 22 km/h | Apr · 19 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Fair April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Fair August
Fair September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / -2°C | 2°C / -7°C | 8days (76 mm) Wet | 5.7h Fair | 69% Muggy | 2.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 10°C / 0°C | 6°C / -5°C | 8days (72 mm) Wet | 7h Good | 67% Muggy | 3.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 15°C / 5°C | 13°C / 2°C | 12days (119 mm) Wet | 7.6h Good | 66% Muggy | 5.2 High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 20°C / 9°C | 19°C / 7°C | 12days (136 mm) Wet | 9h Good | 66% Muggy | 5.9 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 25°C / 15°C | 26°C / 15°C | 14days (136 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 73% Muggy | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 30°C / 21°C | 33°C / 22°C | 10days (86 mm) Wet | 12h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 32°C / 23°C | 36°C / 26°C | 13days (102 mm) Wet | 12h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 30°C / 22°C | 34°C / 24°C | 11days (111 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 6.9 High | Fair | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 19°C | 30°C / 20°C | 7days (81 mm) Good | 10.2h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 5.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 21°C / 12°C | 20°C / 11°C | 9days (83 mm) Wet | 8h Good | 67% Muggy | 4.4 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 14°C / 5°C | 11°C / 2°C | 8days (65 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 68% Muggy | 3.1 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 9°C / 1°C | 6°C / -3°C | 7days (61 mm) Good | 5.7h Fair | 70% Muggy | 2.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Festus are May, June, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Festus, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Festus is July, with average daytime highs of 32°C (89°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Festus is January, with average overnight lows of -2°C (28°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Festus is April, averaging 136mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Festus runs through May, July, March, April, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Festus.
Festus receives approximately 105 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Festus.
The least favorable months to visit Festus are January, February, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider May, June, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Festus is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Festus is 69%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Festus receives snow. Months with snowfall average 3 snow days and 5 cm (2 in) of accumulation, with about 10 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Festus are 16 km/h (10 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 19 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 44 km/h / 28 mph).
Festus averages 6 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 56%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Festus is 10°C (50°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Festus has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Festus ranges from 9°C (48°F) to 20°C (68°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Festus. It earns a climate score of 7.6/10 with Excellent.
For June in Festus, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 30°C (87°F) and 10 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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