Humid heat and severe storms
Oppressive afternoons and thunderstorms are common. Prefer early walks and delay outings when lightning is nearby.
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St. Louis sits in a humid river-valley climate where summer heat and severe storms can build quickly, while winters bring ice and cold snaps. Hills and open parkways change how the same forecast feels on foot.
Oppressive afternoons and thunderstorms are common. Prefer early walks and delay outings when lightning is nearby.
Winter thaw cycles create slick patches. Keep routes short and choose better-treated streets after storms.
Steeper neighborhoods raise exertion in both heat and cold. Shorten loops when conditions are already stressful.
Low-lying areas can feel stickier than higher ridges. Use the feels-like reading, not just air temperature.