St. Louis is waking up to wall-to-wall sunshine and a high near 76°F — a near-perfect May Wednesday to get outside and enjoy the Gateway City.
Today’s Setup
A cold front moved through early this morning, but the National Weather Service notes the coldest air stayed up in the Great Lakes region. What we get is the pleasant side: mid-70s, full sunshine, and northwest winds of 7 to 13 mph with gusts up to 22 mph. You’ll feel those gusts along the Gateway Arch grounds or out at Creve Coeur Lake. If you have a pop-up canopy tent with weights set up for any outdoor gathering, make sure it’s properly anchored before the afternoon peaks.
Best Window To Be Outside
All day — zero chance of rain and full sunshine from sunrise to sunset. Mow the lawn, play 18 holes, or take the kids to Forest Park. Tonight clears out beautifully with a low near 47°F and calm winds. The NWS notes that valley spots near the Meramec or Missouri River could dip to the upper 30s with patchy fog by morning, so don’t put the jacket away just yet.
Wind & Allergy Watch
Northwest gusts will push pollen around this afternoon — tree and grass counts tend to spike on days like this. Running a HEPA air purifier indoors can help after a long stretch outside. It’s also worth securing your outdoor furniture covers before the afternoon breeze peaks.
Events This Week
Tonight, Ari Lennox brings The Vacancy Tour to The Factory — ideal evening weather for a show. Get tickets on SeatGeek if you haven’t locked them in.
Thursday (May 14), St. Louis City SC hosts LAFC at Energizer Park under near-perfect conditions: 75°F, calm winds, and zero rain. Rep the squad with a St. Louis City SC scarf or St. Louis City SC jersey and enjoy one of the better outdoor sports nights of the spring. Find tickets on StubHub if you still need seats.
Friday (May 15), Kid Rock’s Freedom 250 Tour hits Hollywood Casino Amphitheater — but storms could arrive by evening. A Kid Rock hoodie is a smart layer if showers develop after dark.
Dinner Tonight
Tonight is textbook grilling weather. Fire up burgers, steaks, or chicken thighs with corn on the cob while the sun goes down and temperatures ease into the low 60s. Keep an instant-read meat thermometer handy for perfect doneness every time, and get your grates clean with a grill brush and scraper set. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Thursday stays gorgeous — sunny and near 75°F. Thursday night, the National Weather Service puts a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms arriving around 1–4 AM CT as moisture begins surging north from the south. Friday jumps to 85°F with a 46% storm chance during the day — warmer and more humid. Per the NWS, the weekend will see more dry time than wet, though the better thunderstorm chances arrive early next week. Keep tabs on the St. Louis weather forecast as the pattern develops.
