Steele, Missouri has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 50.5 °F (low) to 69.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 52.2 Inches. Steele is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.2 °F | 45.5 °F | 3.73 in. |
| February | 32.4 °F | 50.6 °F | 4.29 in. |
| March | 40.2 °F | 59.8 °F | 5.04 in. |
| April | 50.0 °F | 70.7 °F | 5.45 in. |
| May | 60.4 °F | 79.6 °F | 5.51 in. |
| June | 68.6 °F | 87.7 °F | 3.98 in. |
| July | 71.7 °F | 90.2 °F | 4.08 in. |
| August | 69.4 °F | 89.1 °F | 3.16 in. |
| September | 61.9 °F | 83.5 °F | 3.41 in. |
| October | 50.1 °F | 73.1 °F | 4.13 in. |
| November | 39.9 °F | 59.7 °F | 4.53 in. |
| December | 32.7 °F | 49.1 °F | 4.93 in. |
| Annual | 50.5 °F | 69.9 °F | 52.24 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |