St Louis is the second largest county situated in the U.S state of Missouri. The place has a continental climate with no large water bodies or huge mountains to moderate the weather. The city witnesses four distinct seasons.

The month of January is the coldest month with the average temperature ranging from 20 to 38 degrees Fahrenheit. January month also experiences two inches of precipitation. July is the warmest month with temperature shooting up to 70 - 80 Degrees. May is the wettest month and receives an average precipitation of four inches.

Basic Overview

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Climate of St Louis

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A guide to top attractions and best time to visit

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Every season of St Louis, MO has something unique to offer. If you are visiting the place during the spring months then, you can attend the St. Patricks Day Parade. Six Flags St Louis is an extensive water park with exciting rides and therefore, the best time to visit the place is during summer months. The Mountain Man Rendezvous and the Bissell House Museum hosts several Halloween events during the fall season.

If you desire to visit other historical tourist attractions of St Louis such as St Louis Zoo, City Museum, Gateway arch, Busch Stadium, the forest park, etc, or indulge in shopping then, the best time to visit the place is during the months from June to September because the weather is pleasant with no perception and no intense heat, and it is quite comfortable to be outdoors.

Places of must visit

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St. Louis in Missouri experiences a mix of subtropical and continental weather and in general humid. Summer months are hot and the humid tropical air rising from Gulf of Mexico often makes the atmosphere quite unbearable. In the month of July and August when average temperature reaches above 320c locals as well as tourists make a beeline for the parks (105 inside the city area) to chill out or enjoy the summer concerts organized in the park.

St. Louis parks and recreation

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When you are in St. Louis, Missouri you can enjoy free summer concerts and movie shows. For example, Frontyard Features organizes movie shows at outdoor locations where the entire family can enjoy an evening watching good movies in giant screens. Also, you can watch movies that are suitable for the entire family at the Regal Cinema in Mills Mall. The shows are organized on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

If you love music visit Laumeier Sculpture Park for free musical concerts and live shows.

Frontyard Features

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Extreme summer months are great for outdoor activities and you can always plan a day-long or weekend-long tour when you are in St. Louis. You can opt for golf, bike rides in the trails, sand football match, baseball, and numerous activities in the poolside. And, all of these you can either enjoy as an individual or a group or family fun.

St. Louis summer sports

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To make the summer months equally enjoyable many tour operators across the city offer great discounts. You can grab eye-popping rates for sailing in Caribbean Sea or in some other US destinations. Moreover, these deals come with hotel reservation at a discounted price as well. So, you can simply chill out with friends or family in one of the luxury hotels in St. Louis for an economical rate. Yes, I have one more tour plan for you during hot weather St. Louis summer. You can ride on a hot air balloon to have a bird's eye view of the city as well. This would be an experience that you would not like to miss.

Hot air balloon rides in St. Louis

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St. Louis is a very happening place in the winters. It is said to be offering magic in the winters in the form of great discounts and offers at all hotels, restaurants, shops and other major tourist attractions.

A number of families who love shopping visit St. Louis every winter. This city offers Holiday Magic in December offering exclusive events for families. For example there will be wood carving demonstrations, light shows, hands-on crafts, indoor carnival, etc.

Why to visit St. Louis in the winter?

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January is the month where people have to bear the winter at its peak. During this time a number of bald eagles can be seen on the banks of the Mississippi river in Alton and Grafton. There may be a fantasy show or some reality shows running in the city in this month.

List of Things probably happening in January

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Staying indoors and sitting by the fire and sipping a cup of hot cocoa cannot be fun for people in St. Louis every winter. You can opt for sledding on art hill, ice-skating at Steinberg, skiing or even snowboarding at the Hidden Valley. These options along with creating art masterpieces at the St. Louis city museum are open for people of all ages.

Things that everyone can do in winter

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Winter in St. Louis can be fun if you visit the zoo as many animals are more active in cold weather when compared with their behavior in the summer. You can even go out for movies or dine at your favorite restaurants or visit the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis.

Official website of the zoo in St. Louis

http://www.stlzoo.org.

A visit to the wine shop or to a bar with your loved ones can bring back the charm and the warmth of any winter evening. Here you can mix up with new people and enjoy the great nightlife of St. Louis.

List of popular bars and wine shops in St. Louis

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Camping is one of the best outdoor recreations of St. Louis residents. Even people from surrounding neighborhoods often come to St. Louis for camping because some of the best camping grounds of this region are located here. Situated amidst natural lakes and parks, St. Louis has some of the spectacular camping spots like Superior National forest, Stony Brook Horse Camp, Spirit Mountain Campground, Buffalo Valley Camping are some of the hottest camping spots around St. Louis city.

Outdoor camping spots nest St. Louis

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Needless to mention that camping cannot be done under hostile weather. In St. Louis summer is extremely hot and humidity reaches its summit. In some situation humidity raises heat index higher to that extent well above 100degree F. In this reason outside camping is the most absurd thing anyone can imagine even.

Spring is the wettest season and often presents winter storms and tornadoes; however winter is pleasant here and is the best time for outdoor camping. Those who want to enjoy exciting tracking, hiking, or snow gliding, will find winter as the best time for outdoor fun and enjoyment.

Apparently spring remains pleasant in St. Louis for the aspect of local climate. However, this season has proneness for storms, hail, and tornadoes and in this uncanny weather staying outside in not only dangerous, it can be fatal also. March through May is the springtime in St. Louis, therefore, if there is any family camping plan is to be made it is wise to manage it inside the city in different camping grounds. Outside and in open place it might prove dangerous.

St. Louis weather

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In Late November to early December is the autumn in St. Louis, MO and this time rose blooms and birds lay egg at their nest. It is the best time in St. Louis is when people go out to enjoy outdoor fun. Playing golf, biking, rowing, and hiking group plans for their great camping plan.

Best camping time in St. Louis

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St Louis has an interesting climate. It falls in the continental weather system. Being in this belt, St Louis experiences extreme temperatures. This region lacks mountains or rivers for that matter that could dilute the steep temperature variation. As a result St Louis received the hot and humid Gulf of Mexico air and as well as the chilly air from the Canadian Arctic region.

The city experiences four seasons with the majority of rainfall happening during the spring months. During the summers, St Louis is quite hot and humid with temperature souring exponentially high. Comparatively, lower humidity is noticed during the fall with occasional snow falls. Winters are pretty cool with temperature often reaching the freezing point. It also can go below that during strong winter days.

Tourist must know that the city does get affected by thunderstorms not less that about 50 times a year. Weather issue should be a serious consideration before tourists plan any travel to St Louis.

St Louis weather wiki

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St Louis weather details

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Since, spring is wettest season in St. Louis, Missouri; it is advisable that tourist make a trip to St Louis during the winter. However, spring and fall also make for a wonderful climate often that tourist find refreshing. Summers are hot and it is the best time to hit the most happening water parts that make this city splashy. Winters are pleasant and they offer a great atmosphere to experience sightseeing through this beautiful city.

Best time to visit St Louis

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When to visit St Louis

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