Sikeston weather in August
In August, Sikeston sees average daytime highs of 87°F and overnight lows near 70°F, with 2.9 in of rain across 8.3 wet days and about 13.4 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 87°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 44% of the time in August, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 54 min at the start of August to 12 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Sikeston's 3rd-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Sikeston's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 87°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 70°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 2.9 in
- 8.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 24 min
- 5:20 AM – 6:45 PM
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.88 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.9
- out of 10
Sikeston is city in Scott and New Madrid counties in Missouri, United States.
- Density
- 360/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1860
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 87°F through the month.
A typical August day in Sikeston reaches about 87°F in the afternoon and slips back to 70°F overnight — a 17°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 81°F and 94°F. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 6°F warmer than September.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 |
| Avg low (°F) | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88 | 71 |
| 2 | 88 | 71 |
| 3 | 88 | 71 |
| 4 | 88 | 71 |
| 5 | 88 | 71 |
| 6 | 88 | 71 |
| 7 | 88 | 71 |
| 8 | 88 | 71 |
| 9 | 88 | 70 |
| 10 | 87 | 70 |
| 11 | 87 | 70 |
| 12 | 87 | 70 |
| 13 | 87 | 70 |
| 14 | 87 | 70 |
| 15 | 87 | 70 |
| 16 | 87 | 70 |
| 17 | 87 | 70 |
| 18 | 87 | 70 |
| 19 | 87 | 69 |
| 20 | 87 | 69 |
| 21 | 87 | 69 |
| 22 | 87 | 69 |
| 23 | 87 | 69 |
| 24 | 87 | 69 |
| 25 | 87 | 69 |
| 26 | 87 | 69 |
| 27 | 87 | 69 |
| 28 | 87 | 69 |
| 29 | 87 | 68 |
| 30 | 86 | 68 |
| 31 | 86 | 68 |
How August really feels in Sikeston
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 25 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Sikeston weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44° / 29° | 3.9 | 9.2 | 1.8 | 9.8 | 0.8 |
| Feb | 49° / 32° | 3.6 | 8.5 | 1.6 | 10.6 | 1.9 |
| Mar | 59° / 40° | 5.0 | 11.6 | 0.5 | 11.7 | 4.3 |
| Apr | 69° / 50° | 5.4 | 11.3 | 0 | 12.9 | 6.1 |
| May | 77° / 60° | 4.8 | 12.4 | 0 | 13.9 | 6.3 |
| Jun | 85° / 69° | 3.6 | 10.3 | 0 | 14.5 | 5.1 |
| Jul | 88° / 72° | 3.2 | 10.4 | 0 | 14.3 | 4.4 |
| Aug | 87° / 70° | 2.9 | 8.3 | 0 | 13.4 | 4.9 |
| Sep | 81° / 62° | 3.3 | 7.4 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.7 |
| Oct | 70° / 50° | 3.9 | 8.1 | 0 | 11 | 7.0 |
| Nov | 57° / 40° | 4.3 | 8.7 | 0.5 | 10 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 47° / 32° | 4.0 | 8.7 | 1.2 | 9.5 | 1.6 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 44% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 38%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 |
| Cloudier (%) | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 40 |
| 2 | 60 | 40 |
| 3 | 61 | 39 |
| 4 | 61 | 39 |
| 5 | 61 | 39 |
| 6 | 61 | 39 |
| 7 | 61 | 39 |
| 8 | 61 | 39 |
| 9 | 61 | 39 |
| 10 | 61 | 39 |
| 11 | 61 | 39 |
| 12 | 61 | 39 |
| 13 | 61 | 39 |
| 14 | 61 | 39 |
| 15 | 61 | 39 |
| 16 | 61 | 39 |
| 17 | 61 | 39 |
| 18 | 61 | 39 |
| 19 | 61 | 39 |
| 20 | 62 | 38 |
| 21 | 62 | 38 |
| 22 | 62 | 38 |
| 23 | 62 | 38 |
| 24 | 62 | 38 |
| 25 | 63 | 37 |
| 26 | 63 | 37 |
| 27 | 64 | 36 |
| 28 | 64 | 36 |
| 29 | 64 | 36 |
| 30 | 65 | 35 |
| 31 | 65 | 35 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Sikeston gets around 2.9 in of rain over 8.3 wet days in August, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 27% and peaks near 31% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 31 |
| 2 | 31 |
| 3 | 31 |
| 4 | 31 |
| 5 | 31 |
| 6 | 31 |
| 7 | 31 |
| 8 | 30 |
| 9 | 30 |
| 10 | 30 |
| 11 | 29 |
| 12 | 29 |
| 13 | 29 |
| 14 | 28 |
| 15 | 28 |
| 16 | 27 |
| 17 | 26 |
| 18 | 25 |
| 19 | 25 |
| 20 | 24 |
| 21 | 24 |
| 22 | 24 |
| 23 | 24 |
| 24 | 24 |
| 25 | 24 |
| 26 | 24 |
| 27 | 24 |
| 28 | 23 |
| 29 | 23 |
| 30 | 23 |
| 31 | 23 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the oppressive band about 36% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 68% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Comfortable (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Humid (%) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Muggy (%) | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 |
| Oppressive (%) | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
| Miserable (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 7 | 19 | 26 | 41 | 5 |
| 2 | 1 | 7 | 19 | 27 | 40 | 5 |
| 3 | 1 | 7 | 19 | 28 | 40 | 5 |
| 4 | 2 | 7 | 19 | 28 | 39 | 5 |
| 5 | 2 | 7 | 19 | 28 | 39 | 5 |
| 6 | 2 | 7 | 19 | 29 | 38 | 5 |
| 7 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 29 | 38 | 5 |
| 8 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 28 | 38 | 5 |
| 9 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 28 | 37 | 5 |
| 10 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 28 | 37 | 5 |
| 11 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 28 | 37 | 5 |
| 12 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 27 | 37 | 5 |
| 13 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 27 | 37 | 5 |
| 14 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 27 | 37 | 5 |
| 15 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 4 |
| 16 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 36 | 4 |
| 17 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 36 | 4 |
| 18 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 36 | 3 |
| 19 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 36 | 3 |
| 20 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 36 | 3 |
| 21 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 29 | 36 | 2 |
| 22 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 29 | 36 | 2 |
| 23 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 29 | 36 | 2 |
| 24 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 30 | 36 | 1 |
| 25 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 30 | 35 | 1 |
| 26 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 31 | 34 | 1 |
| 27 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 31 | 34 | 1 |
| 28 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 32 | 32 | 1 |
| 29 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 32 | 31 | 0 |
| 30 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 33 | 30 | 0 |
| 31 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 33 | 28 | 0 |
Wind in August
Winds average 5 mph in August, the calmest month.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 5 mph on the calmest days to 5 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 13 h 54 min at the start of August to 12 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 60 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:07 AM to 5:32 AM, and sunset from 7:02 PM to 6:24 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:24 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.9 | 5:07 | 7:02 |
| 2 | 13.9 | 5:08 | 7:01 |
| 3 | 13.8 | 5:09 | 7:00 |
| 4 | 13.8 | 5:10 | 6:59 |
| 5 | 13.8 | 5:11 | 6:58 |
| 6 | 13.8 | 5:11 | 6:57 |
| 7 | 13.7 | 5:12 | 6:56 |
| 8 | 13.7 | 5:13 | 6:55 |
| 9 | 13.7 | 5:14 | 6:53 |
| 10 | 13.6 | 5:15 | 6:52 |
| 11 | 13.6 | 5:16 | 6:51 |
| 12 | 13.6 | 5:16 | 6:50 |
| 13 | 13.5 | 5:17 | 6:49 |
| 14 | 13.5 | 5:18 | 6:48 |
| 15 | 13.5 | 5:19 | 6:46 |
| 16 | 13.4 | 5:20 | 6:45 |
| 17 | 13.4 | 5:21 | 6:44 |
| 18 | 13.4 | 5:21 | 6:43 |
| 19 | 13.3 | 5:22 | 6:41 |
| 20 | 13.3 | 5:23 | 6:40 |
| 21 | 13.2 | 5:24 | 6:39 |
| 22 | 13.2 | 5:25 | 6:37 |
| 23 | 13.2 | 5:26 | 6:36 |
| 24 | 13.1 | 5:27 | 6:34 |
| 25 | 13.1 | 5:27 | 6:33 |
| 26 | 13.1 | 5:28 | 6:32 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 5:29 | 6:30 |
| 28 | 13.0 | 5:30 | 6:29 |
| 29 | 12.9 | 5:31 | 6:27 |
| 30 | 12.9 | 5:32 | 6:26 |
| 31 | 12.9 | 5:32 | 6:24 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 5.88 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.02 kWh/m² to a high of 6.53 kWh/m² in June across the year — August's 5.88 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.4 | Bright |
Is August a good time to visit Sikeston?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a reasonable time to visit Sikeston for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Sikeston in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Sikeston sees daytime highs around 87°F and nights near 70°F. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 8 days see rain.
UV index in Sikeston in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Sikeston peaks around June 20 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Sikeston in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Sikeston is worst in July — around 19 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.4× the cleanest month (November, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 18 | Moderate |
| Jul | 19 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Sikeston?
Sikeston sits at 36.9°N, 89.6°W, 328 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Cape Girardeau, 30 mi away.
Topography around Sikeston
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Sikeston.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Sikeston has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 49 ft around an average of 322 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 105 ft; within 50 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 938 ft.
The land around Sikeston is covered by grassland (31%) and cropland (31%) within 2 miles, cropland (83%) within 10 miles, and cropland (55%) and trees (34%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Sikeston (36.8767°, -89.5879°, elevation 328 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).