Ethel, Missouri has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 42.3 °F (low) to 63.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 41.6 Inches. Ethel is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.0 °F | 35.3 °F | 1.43 in. |
| February | 20.6 °F | 40.5 °F | 1.76 in. |
| March | 30.8 °F | 52.4 °F | 2.54 in. |
| April | 41.5 °F | 64.1 °F | 3.98 in. |
| May | 52.6 °F | 73.5 °F | 5.92 in. |
| June | 62.2 °F | 82.5 °F | 5.59 in. |
| July | 66.1 °F | 86.9 °F | 4.85 in. |
| August | 63.7 °F | 85.8 °F | 4.06 in. |
| September | 54.8 °F | 78.7 °F | 4.22 in. |
| October | 43.5 °F | 66.4 °F | 3.11 in. |
| November | 32.1 °F | 52.5 °F | 2.4 in. |
| December | 22.3 °F | 39.8 °F | 1.75 in. |
| Annual | 42.3 °F | 63.2 °F | 41.61 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |