Athol, MO
Unincorporated community in Bates County, Missouri
Athol is a small unincorporated community in Bates County, Missouri. It is 5.4 miles S of Rich Hill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 64779.
Athol at a glance
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Bates County
- ZIP code
- 64779
- Nearest town
- Rich Hill (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.1725, -94.3786
Weather in Athol now
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Athol weather by the hour
Athol weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Athol.
This week in Athol
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Athol
What is the weather usually like in Athol?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 43.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,107 mm
- 9.5 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Athol: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUTLER 4W, MO US (USC00231145), adjusted for the elevation of Athol.
Athol weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Athol through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:25 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Athol?
Athol has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Athol is May–June and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Athol
The closest live webcam is Harrisonville: I-49 N @ 7 Hwy, 30.8 miles N of Athol.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Athol.
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Questions about Athol
Where is Athol, MO?
Athol is an unincorporated community in Bates County, Missouri, 5.4 miles S of Rich Hill.
What county is Athol in?
Athol is in Bates County, Missouri.
What is the ZIP code of Athol, MO?
The ZIP code for Athol is 64779.
What is the nearest town to Athol?
Rich Hill, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Athol?
Yes. The closest is Harrisonville: I-49 N @ 7 Hwy, 30.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Athol?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Athol?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Athol?
About 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Athol?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Athol?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Athol have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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