St. Louis Key Stats for Meeting Planners
Time Zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Convention Centers:
- America's Center Convention Complex
- Gateway Center
- Westport Conference Center
- Anheuser-Busch Center
Airport: Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
| Population | 2,866,517 | Destination Type Listings |
| Hotels | 201 | • Smoke free restaurants |
| Hotel Rooms | 35,000 | |
| Unique Venues | 140 | |
| Restaurants | 1,000 |
| Average Hotel Room Rate | $111 |
| Average Daily Food Cost | $59 |
| Approximate Taxi Fares from STL to Downtown | $30-40 |
| Approximate Weekly Car Rental Cost | $330 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Est. Driving Time | Est. Min. Flying Time | Est. Flight Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, MO | 127 mi | 2 hr 4 min | 3 hr 36 min* | $530+ |
| Indianapolis, IN | 242 mi | 3 hr 50 min | 1 hr 5 min | $170+ |
| Kansas City, MO | 249 mi | 3 hr 51 min | 4 hr 34 min* | $450 |
| Memphis, TN | 292 mi | 4 hr 31 min | 1 hr 13 min | $440+ |
| Chicago, IL | 297 mi | 4 hr 50 min | 1 hr 13 min | $185+ |
*Non-stop flights not available to this destination.
St. Louis Climate Information
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec High -°F | 77 | 83 | 89 | 93 | 98 | 105 | 115 | 107 | 104 | 94 | 85 | 76 |
| Rec High -°C | 25 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 40 | 46 | 41 | 40 | 34 | 29 | 24 |
| Avg High -°F | 28 | 44 | 54 | 67 | 76 | 85 | 89 | 87 | 80 | 69 | 54 | 43 |
| Avg High -°C | 3 | 6 | 12 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 12 | 6 |
| Avg Low -°F | 21 | 25 | 34 | 46 | 55 | 65 | 69 | 67 | 59 | 48 | 36 | 26 |
| Avg Low -°C | -6 | -3 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 2 | -3 |
| Rec Low -°F | -18 | -10 | -5 | 22 | 31 | 43 | 51 | 47 | 36 | 23 | 1 | -16 |
| Rec Low -°C | -27 | -23 | -20 | -5 | -- | 6 | 10 | 8 | 2 | -5 | -17 | -26 |
| Rainfall - in. | 2 | 2.1 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3 | 3 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 2.6 |
| Rainfall - cm. | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
St. Louis Midwest location gives it a continental climate with four distinct seasons. The average high is 66°F and the average low is 46°F. July is the hottest month of the year with highs reaching almost 90°F, while January is the coldest month with temperatures dropping as low as 39°F.
The average precipitation is 36.8 inches. Winter is generally the driest month and spring is the wettest. Thunderstorms generally occur 40 to 50 days a year, and are occasionally severe with strong winds, hail and possibly tornadoes. The best time to visit St. Louis is in the fall when temperatures are mild and precipitation is low.
St. Louis Details
| Country Code | 1 |
| Official Language | English |
| Currency | USD |
| Sales Tax | 6.08% |
| Standard Tipping Practice | 10-20% |
| Credit Cards and Travelers Checks Widely Accepted? | Yes |
| Electricity | 120V / 60Hz |
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