Climate change in Dent County, Missouri
Since 1979, Dent County, Missouri has warmed 2.4°F, with 2 fewer days above 90°F, 3 more nights above 70°F and 5% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Howell County, MO's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.4°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): −0.7°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +5.2°F
- Precipitation: +5%
- Wettest day of the year: +21%
- Longest dry spell: −3 days
- Days above 90°F: −2 days
- Nights above 70°F: +3 days
- Freezing nights: −25 days
- Frost-free season: +31 days
- Muggy days: +14 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +0.4°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: −3 days
- Snowfall: −38%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −2 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.