Of all the factors that influence our days, the weather is the least controllable. So when you start planning your trip to Branson, you’ll first need to research the area’s climate and look at the average temperatures and precipitation. Does it often rain in the spring? Can you expect snow at Christmastime? How hot does it get in August, and how cold will it be in February? Then, just before you begin packing, you’ll also need to check out the weather forecast so that you know what clothes and shoes to bring along. If you would like to learn a bit more about the weather in Branson MO, you’re in the right place! Let’s delve into the details . . .
Weather in Branson MO
CHECKING THE FORECAST
First, because the weather is hardly consistent from year to year in Branson, be sure to check the forecast before you begin packing. Although you can certainly use worldwide and national weather services like Weather.com or the National Weather Service, why not check out local weather forecasts? KY3 News provides up-to-date weather predictions for southern Missouri. Plus, their website includes live weather cameras, so that you can see for yourself what’s happening on the Branson Highway 76 Strip! Your other local option is KSPR, which includes very similar resources.
YEARLY CLIMATE
- January:
- Average high: 42°F
- Average low: 22°F
- Mean temperature: 32°F
- Average precipitation: 1.8 inches
- Average snowfall: 5 inches
- February:
- Average high: 47°F
- Average low: 26°F
- Mean temperature: 37°F
- Average precipitation: 2.2 inches
- Average snowfall: 4.02 inches
- March:
- Average high: 56°F
- Average low: 34°F
- Mean temperature: 45°F
- Average precipitation: 3.5 inches
- Average snowfall: 4.02 inches
- April:
- Average high: 68°F
- Average low: 45°F
- Mean temperature: 56°F
- Average precipitation: 4.2 inches
- Average snowfall: N/A
- May:
- Average high: 75°F
- Average low: 54°F
- Mean temperature: 65°F
- Average precipitation: 4.8 inches
- Average snowfall: N/A
- June:
- Average high: 84°F
- Average low: 63°F
- Mean temperature: 74°F
- Average precipitation: 5 inches
- Average snowfall: N/A
- July:
- Average high: 89°F
- Average low: 67°F
- Mean temperature: 78°F
- Average precipitation: 3.4 inches
- Average snowfall: N/A
- August:
- Average high: 88°F
- Average low: 65°F
- Mean temperature: 77°F
- Average precipitation: 3.3 inches
- Average snowfall: N/A
- September:
- Average high: 80°F
- Average low: 58°F
- Mean temperature: 69°F
- Average precipitation: 4.3 inches
- Average snowfall: N/A
- October:
- Average high: 70°F
- Average low: 47°F
- Mean temperature: 59°F
- Average precipitation: 3.6 inches
- Average snowfall: N/A
- November:
- Average high: 56°F
- Average low: 35°F
- Mean temperature: 46°F
- Average precipitation: 3.2 inches
- Average snowfall: 2.01 inches
- December:
- Average high: 45°F
- Average low: 26°F
- Mean temperature: 36°F
- Average precipitation: 2.8 inches
- Average snowfall: 2.99 inches
As you can see, Branson enjoys all four seasons, with plenty of sun in the summertime and a nice dusting of snow in winter. The sky is typically overcast, but it clears up a bit during the summer and fall (July through October). The average humidity hovers between 50% and 88% depending on the month and time of day, making summers quite balmy, and the wind is almost always blowing in a southerly direction.
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No matter when you come to Branson and no matter what the weather is like, you’re sure to have a great time. Just be sure to check the forecast before your trip and pack accordingly. Good luck!
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