Climate Insights for Fort Leonard Wood

The climate in Fort Leonard Wood is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1143mm of precipitation falls per year. Fort Leonard Wood receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Fort Leonard Wood is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Fort Leonard Wood vary considerably across the year, with a 33°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 -2°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Fort Leonard Wood is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1143mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 95mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 149mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 53mm. That's 96mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 26cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.

Fort Leonard Wood is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12km/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 17km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Fort Leonard Wood, which began on March 20, 2026. Fort Leonard Wood 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 -2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 85 days from now.

The best time to visit Fort Leonard Wood is during August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 82mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fort Leonard Wood 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.