Climate change in Vernon County, Missouri
Since 1979, Vernon County, Missouri has warmed 1.6°F, with 5 fewer days above 90°F, about the same number of nights above 70°F and 4% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Jasper County, MO's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +1.6°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): −0.8°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.4°F
- Precipitation: −4%
- Wettest day of the year: −5%
- Longest dry spell: −6 days
- Days above 90°F: −5 days
- Nights above 70°F: +0 days
- Freezing nights: −9 days
- Frost-free season: +7 days
- Muggy days: +12 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): −0.1°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: −2 days
- Snowfall: −44%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −4 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.