Missouri weather in January
The state broadly agrees with itself in January: afternoons run 47° in Branson and 40° in St. Louis, with everywhere else in between.
Based on 2 weather stations. Two stations — the St. Louis river valley and the Ozark hills, close enough on a map and far enough apart on a January morning.
St. Louis & the East
Highs near 40°, nights around 24°, and 5.7 in of snow in a typical January.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | Snow | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 40° / 24° | 5 | 5.7 in | Cold without much drama, unless ice gets involved. |
The Ozarks
Highs near 47°, nights around 27°, and 2.7 in of rain in a typical January.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branson | 47° / 27° | 8 | The quietest the Ozarks get — most marquees are dark. |
Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.