Climate Insights for Bowling Green

Sherman County, Missouri, United States

Hottest
July
31°C peak
Coldest
January
-4°C low
Wettest
May
134mm rain
Best to Visit
September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bowling Green is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1087mm of precipitation falls per year. Bowling Green receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bowling Green is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -4° Feb Max: 8° Average: 2° Min: -3° Mar Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 3° Apr Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 8° May Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 15° Jun Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 20° Jul Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 21° Aug Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 20° Sep Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 16° Oct Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 10° Nov Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3° Dec Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: 0°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Bowling Green vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 12mm Feb Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 13mm Mar Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 4mm Apr Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 2mm May Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 4mm Dec Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

Bowling Green is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1087mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 91mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 134mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 56mm. That's 78mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 38cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 13cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 21km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 18km/h Nov Wind Speed: 18km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Bowling Green is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

86 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Bowling Green, which began on March 20, 2026. Bowling Green is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 355mm across the season with a monthly average of 118mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 338mm across the season with a monthly average of 113mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 216mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -4 to 8°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 177mm for the season, averaging 59mm per month. Expect around 28cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -1°
Feb
Mar
Apr 13°
May 19°
Jun 25°
Jul 26°
Aug 24°
Sep 22°
Oct 14°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Bowling Green is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 62mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bowling Green based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-4 °C
4 °C
18 km/h
56 mm
12 cm
Feb
-3 °C
8 °C
19 km/h
56 mm
13 cm
Mar Current
3 °C
14 °C
20 km/h
109 mm
4 cm
Apr
8 °C
20 °C
21 km/h
112 mm
2 cm
May
15 °C
25 °C
18 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
30 °C
16 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
31 °C
14 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Aug
20 °C
30 °C
14 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Sep
16 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
21 °C
18 km/h
76 mm
1 cm
Nov
3 °C
13 °C
18 km/h
78 mm
4 cm
Dec
0 °C
8 °C
19 km/h
65 mm
3 cm
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