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It’s so hot in Missouri even the corn is sweating! (LISTEN)

It’s so hot in Missouri even the corn is sweating! (LISTEN)

by [email protected] | Aug 2, 2025 | News, Outdoors, Show Me Today

What is corn sweat? And, just how does it contribute to increased humidity levels during Missouri summers? MU State Climatologist Zack Leasor answered these questions and more.
It is so hot in Missouri even the corn sweats

It is so hot in Missouri even the corn sweats

by Mathew Pilger | Jul 30, 2025 | News, Outdoors, Science / Technology, Weather

Missouri summers are hot—and sometimes, it’s not just the heat, but the humidity that makes it unbearable. One surprising contributor? Corn. MU State Climatologist Zach Leasor told Missourinet, “corn sweat” is a real phenomenon where corn pulls water from the soil and...

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