Dawson, MO
Unincorporated community in Wright County, Missouri
Dawson is a small unincorporated community in Wright County, Missouri. It is 8.8 miles S of Mountain Grove, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 65660.
Dawson at a glance
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Wright County
- ZIP code
- 65660
- Nearest town
- Mountain Grove (8.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.2569, -92.3078
Weather in Dawson now
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Dawson weather by the hour
Dawson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dawson.
This week in Dawson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dawson
What is the weather usually like in Dawson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 45.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,167 mm
- 10.4 insnowfall per year · 26 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dawson: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MTN GROVE 2 N, MO US (USC00235834), adjusted for the elevation of Dawson.
Dawson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dawson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Dawson?
Dawson has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 45.9 inches (1,167 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dawson 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 Dawson
The closest live webcam is Oak Mound › North-west: Spring Creek, 41.6 miles S of Dawson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dawson.
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Questions about Dawson
Where is Dawson, MO?
Dawson is an unincorporated community in Wright County, Missouri, 8.8 miles S of Mountain Grove.
What county is Dawson in?
Dawson is in Wright County, Missouri.
What is the ZIP code of Dawson, MO?
The ZIP code for Dawson is 65660.
What is the nearest town to Dawson?
Mountain Grove, 8.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dawson?
Yes. The closest is Oak Mound › North-west: Spring Creek, 41.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dawson?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Dawson?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Dawson?
About 45.9 inches (1,167 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Dawson?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dawson?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dawson have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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