Weather in Branson, Missouri

Branson is truly a year-round vacation destination and though the summer months are the most crowded, the weather in Branson – though it varies greatly from season to season – allows visitors to enjoy the area regardless of the time of year.

Missouri, in general, enjoys a typical Midwest humid continental climate which is characterized by hot, humid summers and cold winters with some snow. The Ozark Mountain region, specifically, is the coldest during December, January, and February, when lows are near freezing and average highs hover around 50-55 degrees. The spring and fall seasons tend to be quite mild, with lows in the mid 40s and highs reaching up to about 70 degrees. Spring, however, can be quite rainy, putting the damper on some favorite outdoor spring seasonal activities, like golfing. Fall is less rainy but equally as pleasant. In the summer, especially July and August, visitors flock to water parks, Table Rock Lake, and the city’s many air-conditioned theaters, looking forward to escaping the heat, which includes temperatures that can reach well into the 90s. Nights can be equally as toasty.

 

The spring in Branson brings abundant flowers and it’s truly one of the prettiest times of the year in this Midwest city. Guests should expect to see dogwoods and other flowering trees as well as early spring flowers like forsythia, tulips, daffodils, and a variety of wild flowers. In the fall, the colors of Branson are breathtaking. The autumn comes in late September and often continues into early November. The wooded areas of the Ozark Mountains are ablaze with brilliant hues of red, orange, gold, and crimson, creating an ideal environment for the amateur or professional photographer to nab some incredible pictures.

Because snow is not abundant in Branson during the winter (it averages about 9 inches per season), it’s not unusual to see some hearty souls out on the golf courses or enjoying a walk in the forest or by Table Rock Lake or Lake Taneycomo. During this time of the year, shows slow down a bit and museums cut their hours, but it’s a pleasant time to visit sans crowds. However, ice storms happen on occasion, so guests should plan their visits accordingly and dress for the weather.

There is, indeed, some extreme weather in Branson and in Taney County in general. The National Weather Service notes that the Ozarks region experiences about 50-70 thunderstorm days per year, sometimes with large hail and damaging winds. The spring is the most common time of the year for thunderstorms and flooding is not uncommon. Also, Taney County, in particular, sits on the eastern edge of tornado alley, but fortunately only experiences an incident about once every seven years. Tornadoes occur most often from May through July.

Useful Links:

http://www.wunderground.com/US/MO/Branson.html

http://www.branson.com/weather/

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