Climateby Month

Columbia, MO weather in June

NOAA 1991-2020 normals and daily records · Columbia all year

Expect warm, often humid weather with some rain in Columbia in June, with highs near 85°F and lows near 65°F. Rain falls on about 9 days.

Normal high
85°F
Normal low
65°F
Wet days
9
4.2 in total
Muggy days
15
dew point 65°F+

How June changes from start to finish

Normal values at the start and end of June
June 1June 30
Normal high81°F87°F
Normal low61°F68°F
Chance of a wet day36%30%
Sunrise / sunset5:45 am / 8:28 pm5:47 am / 8:38 pm
Daylight14.7 h14.9 h

Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).

A typical June day

  1. 6 am67°Fdew point 63°F
  2. 9 am75°Fdew point 64°F
  3. Noon80°Fdew point 64°F
  4. 3 pm82°Fdew point 64°F
  5. 6 pm79°Fdew point 64°F
  6. 9 pm72°Fdew point 64°F

NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Columbia Rgnl Airport (11 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 61% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 27%.

What kind of days to expect

  • Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 of 30
  • Hot dayshigh 90°F or more6 of 30
  • Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more15 of 30
  • Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 30
  • Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
  • Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
  • Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30

Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.

Rain in June

Normal precipitation is 4.2 in; a dry June brings about 2.9 in and a wet one about 5.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.

How June varies from year to year

  • Warmest June, 1991-20202018: average high 90°F
  • Coolest June2003: average high 79°F
  • Wettest June2015: 7.6 in
  • Driest June2016: 1.5 in
  • Highest reading107°F (June 28, 2012)
  • Lowest reading40°F (June 5, 1993)

From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.

June compared with May and July

MayJuneJuly
Normal high76°F85°F89°F
Normal low56°F65°F69°F
Wet days1399
Comfortable days1351
Daylight14.3 h14.8 h14.6 h

Highs change by +9°F from May and +4°F into July.

How Columbia ranks in June

  • Normal high169th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 7 in Missouri
  • Wet days169th driest of 378
  • Comfortable days187th most of 340

What to pack for Columbia in June

  • Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F and about 15 muggy days
  • A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.9 hours of daylight and highs near 85°F

Heating and cooling

June has 7 heating degree days and 294 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.

Questions

How hot is Columbia in June?

The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 65°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest June reading was 107°F (June 28, 2012).

Does it rain a lot in Columbia in June?

About 9 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.2 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (7.6 in); the driest was in 2016 (1.5 in).

Is June a good time to visit Columbia?

June ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Columbia (56 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days and about 6 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April and May.

Where the numbers come from

  • Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Columbia Rgnl Airport (USW00003945), 11 mi SE of the city center, 893 ft (186 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Frost dates: Columbia U Of M (USC00231801), 1.0 mi SE of the city center, 770 ft (63 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Daily humidity and wind: Columbia Regional Airport (724450-03945), 11 mi SE of the city center, 893 ft (186 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.