Jefferson City weather
At 7:15 PM local time it was drizzle and 16°C (61°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Jefferson City sits 192 m (630 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Jefferson City, Missouri, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 24%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Jefferson City weather
Is it raining in Jefferson City right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 16° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Jefferson City this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 12–25° and lows of 10–17°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Tuesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Jefferson City lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Jefferson City?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Jefferson City weather by month
When is the best time to visit Jefferson City?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Jefferson City is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 4°C (38°F) in January to 33°C (91°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Jefferson City?
May is the wettest month, with about 127 mm (5.0 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 57 mm (2.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Jefferson City?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 4°C (38°F) and lows of -6°C (21°F).
Does Jefferson City have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 127 mm (5.0 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months