Average annual precipitation, ranked
6 cities| # | City | Average annual precipitation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield | 46.5 in | wettest May |
| 2 | Columbia | 44.8 in | wettest May |
| 3 | Independence | 44.7 in | wettest May |
| 4 | East Independence | 44.7 in | wettest May |
| 5 | St. Louis | 40.8 in | wettest May |
| 6 | Kansas City | 38.1 in | wettest June |
Thirty-year normals and records from each city's NOAA GHCN-Daily station, computed 2026-08-30. Cities with a population of 100,000 or more and a reporting station. Each city name opens its climate page.